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Subtract 4/96 from 1/50

1/50 - 4/96 is -13/600.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
    1/50 = 1 × 48/50 × 48 = 48/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    4/96 = 4 × 25/96 × 25 = 100/2400
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    48/2400 - 100/2400 = 48 - 100/2400 = -52/2400
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/600

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