Answers

Subtract 45/96 from 50/40

1^st number: 1 10/40, 2^nd number: 45/96

50/40 - 45/96 is 25/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
   50/40 = 50 × 12/40 × 12 = 600/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   45/96 = 45 × 5/96 × 5 = 225/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   600/480 - 225/480 = 600 - 225/480 = 375/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/32

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