Answers

Subtract 2/96 from 49/25

1^st number: 1 24/25, 2^nd number: 2/96

49/25 - 2/96 is 2327/1200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
   49/25 = 49 × 96/25 × 96 = 4704/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   2/96 = 2 × 25/96 × 25 = 50/2400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4704/2400 - 50/2400 = 4704 - 50/2400 = 4654/2400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2327/1200
6. In mixed form: 11127/1200

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