Answers

Subtract 96/6 from 6/72

1^st number: 6/72, 2^nd number: 16 0/6

6/72 - 96/6 is -191/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 6 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   6/72 = 6 × 1/72 × 1 = 6/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
   96/6 = 96 × 12/6 × 12 = 1152/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/72 - 1152/72 = 6 - 1152/72 = -1146/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -191/12

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