Answers

Subtract 56/50 from 42/96

1^st number: 42/96, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

42/96 - 56/50 is -273/400.

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,
   56/50 = 56 × 48/50 × 48 = 2688/2400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/2400 - 2688/2400 = 1050 - 2688/2400 = -1638/2400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -273/400

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