Answers

Subtract 96/60 from 75/6

1^st number: 12 3/6, 2^nd number: 1 36/60

75/6 - 96/60 is 109/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
   75/6 = 75 × 10/6 × 10 = 750/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   96/60 = 96 × 1/60 × 1 = 96/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   750/60 - 96/60 = 750 - 96/60 = 654/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/10
6. In mixed form: 109/10

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