Subtract 6/50 from 2/96, Solve 2/96

Subtract 6/50 from 2/96

2/96 - 6/50 is -119/1200.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
2/96 = 2 × 25/96 × 25 = 50/2400
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
6/50 = 6 × 48/50 × 48 = 288/2400
Subtract the two like fractions:
50/2400 - 288/2400 = 50 - 288/2400 = -238/2400
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/1200

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