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Subtract 25/54 from 50/96

50/96 - 25/54 is 25/432.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 54 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
   50/96 = 50 × 9/96 × 9 = 450/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
   25/54 = 25 × 16/54 × 16 = 400/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/864 - 400/864 = 450 - 400/864 = 50/864
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/432

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