Answers

Subtract 84/56 from 96/6

1^st number: 16 0/6, 2^nd number: 1 28/56

96/6 - 84/56 is 29/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
   96/6 = 96 × 28/6 × 28 = 2688/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   84/56 = 84 × 3/56 × 3 = 252/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2688/168 - 252/168 = 2688 - 252/168 = 2436/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/2
6. In mixed form: 141/2

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