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Subtract 27/96 from 50/48

1^st number: 1 2/48, 2^nd number: 27/96

50/48 - 27/96 is 73/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
   50/48 = 50 × 2/48 × 2 = 100/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   27/96 = 27 × 1/96 × 1 = 27/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/96 - 27/96 = 100 - 27/96 = 73/96

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