Answers

Subtract 60/14 from 60/96

1^st number: 60/96, 2^nd number: 4 4/14

60/96 - 60/14 is -205/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 14 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   60/96 = 60 × 7/96 × 7 = 420/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
   60/14 = 60 × 48/14 × 48 = 2880/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/672 - 2880/672 = 420 - 2880/672 = -2460/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -205/56

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