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Subtract 9/96 from 6/9

6/9 - 9/96 is 55/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
   6/9 = 6 × 32/9 × 32 = 192/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   9/96 = 9 × 3/96 × 3 = 27/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/288 - 27/288 = 192 - 27/288 = 165/288
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/96

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