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Subtract 5/50 from 10/96

10/96 - 5/50 is 1/240.

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,
    10/96 = 10 × 25/96 × 25 = 250/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
    5/50 = 5 × 48/50 × 48 = 240/2400
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    250/2400 - 240/2400 = 250 - 240/2400 = 10/2400
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/240

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