Answers

Subtract 9/96 from 75/60

1^st number: 1 15/60, 2^nd number: 9/96

75/60 - 9/96 is 37/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   75/60 = 75 × 8/60 × 8 = 600/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   600/480 - 45/480 = 600 - 45/480 = 555/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/32
6. In mixed form: 15/32

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