Answers

Subtract 96/30 from 3/50

1^st number: 3/50, 2^nd number: 3 6/30

3/50 - 96/30 is -157/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   3/50 = 3 × 3/50 × 3 = 9/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   96/30 = 96 × 5/30 × 5 = 480/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   9/150 - 480/150 = 9 - 480/150 = -471/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -157/50

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