Answers

Subtract 50/96 from 35/9

1^st number: 3 8/9, 2^nd number: 50/96

35/9 - 50/96 is 485/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
   35/9 = 35 × 32/9 × 32 = 1120/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   50/96 = 50 × 3/96 × 3 = 150/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/288 - 150/288 = 1120 - 150/288 = 970/288
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 485/144
6. In mixed form: 353/144

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