Answers

Subtract 50/36 from 40/96

1^st number: 40/96, 2^nd number: 1 14/36

40/96 - 50/36 is -35/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 36 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   40/96 = 40 × 3/96 × 3 = 120/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
   50/36 = 50 × 8/36 × 8 = 400/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/288 - 400/288 = 120 - 400/288 = -280/288
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/36

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