Answers

Subtract 60/30 from 96/15

1^st number: 6 6/15, 2^nd number: 2 0/30

96/15 - 60/30 is 22/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 30 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
   96/15 = 96 × 2/15 × 2 = 192/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   60/30 = 60 × 1/30 × 1 = 60/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/30 - 60/30 = 192 - 60/30 = 132/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/5
6. In mixed form: 42/5

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