Answers

Subtract 96/12 from 75/14

1^st number: 5 5/14, 2^nd number: 8 0/12

75/14 - 96/12 is -37/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 12 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
   75/14 = 75 × 6/14 × 6 = 450/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   96/12 = 96 × 7/12 × 7 = 672/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/84 - 672/84 = 450 - 672/84 = -222/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/14

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