Answers

Subtract 1/96 from 98/75

1^st number: 1 23/75, 2^nd number: 1/96

98/75 - 1/96 is 1037/800.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 96 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
   98/75 = 98 × 32/75 × 32 = 3136/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   1/96 = 1 × 25/96 × 25 = 25/2400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3136/2400 - 25/2400 = 3136 - 25/2400 = 3111/2400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1037/800
6. In mixed form: 1237/800

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