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Subtract 6/50 from 1/96

1/96 - 6/50 is -263/2400.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   1/96 = 1 × 25/96 × 25 = 25/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
   6/50 = 6 × 48/50 × 48 = 288/2400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/2400 - 288/2400 = 25 - 288/2400 = -263/2400

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