Answers

Subtract 60/28 from 90/96

1^st number: 90/96, 2^nd number: 2 4/28

90/96 - 60/28 is -135/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 28 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   90/96 = 90 × 7/96 × 7 = 630/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
   60/28 = 60 × 24/28 × 24 = 1440/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/672 - 1440/672 = 630 - 1440/672 = -810/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -135/112

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