Subtract 4/96 from 4/50, Solve 4/50

Subtract 4/96 from 4/50

4/50 - 4/96 is 23/600.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
4/50 = 4 × 48/50 × 48 = 192/2400
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
4/96 = 4 × 25/96 × 25 = 100/2400
Subtract the two like fractions:
192/2400 - 100/2400 = 192 - 100/2400 = 92/2400
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/600

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