Answers

Subtract 27/8 from 60/96

1^st number: 60/96, 2^nd number: 3 3/8

60/96 - 27/8 is -11/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 8 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   60/96 = 60 × 1/96 × 1 = 60/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
   27/8 = 27 × 12/8 × 12 = 324/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/96 - 324/96 = 60 - 324/96 = -264/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/4

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