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Subtract 90/50 from 4/96

1st number: 4/96, 2nd number: 1 40/50

4/96 - 90/50 is -211/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    4/96 = 4 × 25/96 × 25 = 100/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
    90/50 = 90 × 48/50 × 48 = 4320/2400
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    100/2400 - 4320/2400 = 100 - 4320/2400 = -4220/2400
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -211/120

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