Answers

Subtract 25/24 from 50/96

1^st number: 50/96, 2^nd number: 1 1/24

50/96 - 25/24 is -25/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 24 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 24 × 4 = 96,
   25/24 = 25 × 4/24 × 4 = 100/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/96 - 100/96 = 50 - 100/96 = -50/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/48

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