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Subtract 25/96 from 50/72

50/72 - 25/96 is 125/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
   50/72 = 50 × 4/72 × 4 = 200/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   25/96 = 25 × 3/96 × 3 = 75/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/288 - 75/288 = 200 - 75/288 = 125/288

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