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Subtract 25/90 from 50/96

50/96 - 25/90 is 35/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 90 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
    50/96 = 50 × 15/96 × 15 = 750/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    25/90 = 25 × 16/90 × 16 = 400/1440
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    750/1440 - 400/1440 = 750 - 400/1440 = 350/1440
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/144

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