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Subtract 96/6 from 6/24

1^st number: 6/24, 2^nd number: 16 0/6

6/24 - 96/6 is -63/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 6 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   6/24 = 6 × 1/24 × 1 = 6/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
   96/6 = 96 × 4/6 × 4 = 384/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/24 - 384/24 = 6 - 384/24 = -378/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -63/4

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