Answers

Subtract 60/7 from 90/96

1^st number: 90/96, 2^nd number: 8 4/7

90/96 - 60/7 is -855/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 7 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 7 × 96 = 672,
   60/7 = 60 × 96/7 × 96 = 5760/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/672 - 5760/672 = 630 - 5760/672 = -5130/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -855/112

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