Subtract 25/72 from 50/96, Solve 50/96

Subtract 25/72 from 50/96

50/96 - 25/72 is 25/144.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 72 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
50/96 = 50 × 3/96 × 3 = 150/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
25/72 = 25 × 4/72 × 4 = 100/288
Subtract the two like fractions:
150/288 - 100/288 = 150 - 100/288 = 50/288
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/144

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