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Subtract 25/30 from 50/96

50/96 - 25/30 is -5/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 30 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   50/96 = 50 × 5/96 × 5 = 250/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   25/30 = 25 × 16/30 × 16 = 400/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/480 - 400/480 = 250 - 400/480 = -150/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/16

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