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Subtract 32/50 from 42/48

42/48 - 32/50 is 47/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 50 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   42/48 = 42 × 25/48 × 25 = 1050/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
   32/50 = 32 × 24/50 × 24 = 768/1200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/1200 - 768/1200 = 1050 - 768/1200 = 282/1200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/200

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