Answers

Subtract 15/27 from 98/96

1^st number: 1 2/96, 2^nd number: 15/27

98/96 - 15/27 is 67/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 27 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
   98/96 = 98 × 9/96 × 9 = 882/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
   15/27 = 15 × 32/27 × 32 = 480/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   882/864 - 480/864 = 882 - 480/864 = 402/864
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/144

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