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Subtract 25/12 from 50/96

1st number: 50/96, 2nd number: 2 1/12

50/96 - 25/12 is -25/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 12 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    50/96 = 50 × 1/96 × 1 = 50/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    25/12 = 25 × 8/12 × 8 = 200/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    50/96 - 200/96 = 50 - 200/96 = -150/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/16

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