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Subtract 50/48 from 30/96

1^st number: 30/96, 2^nd number: 1 2/48

30/96 - 50/48 is -35/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 48 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   30/96 = 30 × 1/96 × 1 = 30/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
   50/48 = 50 × 2/48 × 2 = 100/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/96 - 100/96 = 30 - 100/96 = -70/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/48

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