Answers

Subtract 49/96 from 50/10

1^st number: 5 0/10, 2^nd number: 49/96

50/10 - 49/96 is 431/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
   50/10 = 50 × 48/10 × 48 = 2400/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   49/96 = 49 × 5/96 × 5 = 245/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2400/480 - 245/480 = 2400 - 245/480 = 2155/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 431/96
6. In mixed form: 447/96

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