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Subtract 25/60 from 50/96

50/96 - 25/60 is 5/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 60 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 60 × 8 = 480,
   25/60 = 25 × 8/60 × 8 = 200/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/480 - 200/480 = 250 - 200/480 = 50/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/48

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