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Subtract 9/96 from 50/80

50/80 - 9/96 is 17/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
   50/80 = 50 × 6/80 × 6 = 300/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/480 - 45/480 = 300 - 45/480 = 255/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/32

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