Answers

Subtract 30/96 from 50/5

1^st number: 10 0/5, 2^nd number: 30/96

50/5 - 30/96 is 155/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
   50/5 = 50 × 96/5 × 96 = 4800/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   30/96 = 30 × 5/96 × 5 = 150/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4800/480 - 150/480 = 4800 - 150/480 = 4650/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 155/16
6. In mixed form: 911/16

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