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Subtract 9/96 from 50/2

1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 9/96

50/2 - 9/96 is 797/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
    50/2 = 50 × 48/2 × 48 = 2400/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    9/96 = 9 × 1/96 × 1 = 9/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2400/96 - 9/96 = 2400 - 9/96 = 2391/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 797/32
  6. In mixed form: 2429/32

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