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Subtract 5/96 from 4/50

4/50 - 5/96 is 67/2400.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
   4/50 = 4 × 48/50 × 48 = 192/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   5/96 = 5 × 25/96 × 25 = 125/2400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/2400 - 125/2400 = 192 - 125/2400 = 67/2400

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