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Subtract 25/36 from 50/96

50/96 - 25/36 is -25/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 36 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   50/96 = 50 × 3/96 × 3 = 150/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
   25/36 = 25 × 8/36 × 8 = 200/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/288 - 200/288 = 150 - 200/288 = -50/288
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/144

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