Answers

Subtract 50/25 from 2/96

1^st number: 2/96, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

2/96 - 50/25 is -95/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 25 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   2/96 = 2 × 25/96 × 25 = 50/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
   50/25 = 50 × 96/25 × 96 = 4800/2400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/2400 - 4800/2400 = 50 - 4800/2400 = -4750/2400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -95/48

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