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Subtract 1/50 from 40/96

40/96 - 1/50 is 119/300.

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,
    40/96 = 40 × 25/96 × 25 = 1000/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
    1/50 = 1 × 48/50 × 48 = 48/2400
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1000/2400 - 48/2400 = 1000 - 48/2400 = 952/2400
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/300

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