Answers

Subtract 50/96 from 30/8

1^st number: 3 6/8, 2^nd number: 50/96

30/8 - 50/96 is 155/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
   30/8 = 30 × 12/8 × 12 = 360/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   50/96 = 50 × 1/96 × 1 = 50/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/96 - 50/96 = 360 - 50/96 = 310/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 155/48
6. In mixed form: 311/48

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