Answers

Subtract 15/96 from 50/25

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 15/96

50/25 - 15/96 is 59/32.

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,
   50/25 = 50 × 96/25 × 96 = 4800/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   15/96 = 15 × 25/96 × 25 = 375/2400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4800/2400 - 375/2400 = 4800 - 375/2400 = 4425/2400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/32
6. In mixed form: 127/32

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