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Subtract 36/96 from 50/30

1^st number: 1 20/30, 2^nd number: 36/96

50/30 - 36/96 is 31/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   50/30 = 50 × 16/30 × 16 = 800/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   36/96 = 36 × 5/96 × 5 = 180/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   800/480 - 180/480 = 800 - 180/480 = 620/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/24
6. In mixed form: 17/24

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