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Subtract 15/96 from 50/75

50/75 - 15/96 is 49/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 96 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
   50/75 = 50 × 32/75 × 32 = 1600/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   15/96 = 15 × 25/96 × 25 = 375/2400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1600/2400 - 375/2400 = 1600 - 375/2400 = 1225/2400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/96

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