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Subtract 90/96 from 3/50

3/50 - 90/96 is -351/400.

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,
   90/96 = 90 × 25/96 × 25 = 2250/2400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   144/2400 - 2250/2400 = 144 - 2250/2400 = -2106/2400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -351/400

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