Answers

Subtract 25/18 from 60/96

1^st number: 60/96, 2^nd number: 1 7/18

60/96 - 25/18 is -55/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 18 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   60/96 = 60 × 3/96 × 3 = 180/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
   25/18 = 25 × 16/18 × 16 = 400/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/288 - 400/288 = 180 - 400/288 = -220/288
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/72

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