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Subtract 36/96 from 3/50

3/50 - 36/96 is -63/200.

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,
    3/50 = 3 × 48/50 × 48 = 144/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    36/96 = 36 × 25/96 × 25 = 900/2400
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    144/2400 - 900/2400 = 144 - 900/2400 = -756/2400
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -63/200

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