Answers

Subtract 27/96 from 14/50

14/50 - 27/96 is -1/800.

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,
   14/50 = 14 × 48/50 × 48 = 672/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   27/96 = 27 × 25/96 × 25 = 675/2400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   672/2400 - 675/2400 = 672 - 675/2400 = -3/2400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/800

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