Answers

Subtract 15/56 from 96/84

1^st number: 1 12/84, 2^nd number: 15/56

96/84 - 15/56 is 7/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   96/84 = 96 × 2/84 × 2 = 192/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   15/56 = 15 × 3/56 × 3 = 45/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/168 - 45/168 = 192 - 45/168 = 147/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/8

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