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Subtract 16/50 from 42/96

42/96 - 16/50 is 47/400.

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,
   42/96 = 42 × 25/96 × 25 = 1050/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
   16/50 = 16 × 48/50 × 48 = 768/2400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/2400 - 768/2400 = 1050 - 768/2400 = 282/2400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/400

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