Answers

Subtract 60/56 from 75/96

1^st number: 75/96, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

75/96 - 60/56 is -65/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 56 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   75/96 = 75 × 7/96 × 7 = 525/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
   60/56 = 60 × 12/56 × 12 = 720/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   525/672 - 720/672 = 525 - 720/672 = -195/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/224

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