Answers

Subtract 96/30 from 9/25

1^st number: 9/25, 2^nd number: 3 6/30

9/25 - 96/30 is -71/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
   9/25 = 9 × 6/25 × 6 = 54/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   96/30 = 96 × 5/30 × 5 = 480/150
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   54/150 - 480/150 = 54 - 480/150 = -426/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/25

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