Answers

Subtract 45/25 from 9/96

1^st number: 9/96, 2^nd number: 1 20/25

9/96 - 45/25 is -273/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 25 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   9/96 = 9 × 25/96 × 25 = 225/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
   45/25 = 45 × 96/25 × 96 = 4320/2400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/2400 - 4320/2400 = 225 - 4320/2400 = -4095/2400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -273/160

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