Answers

Subtract 35/45 from 50/96

50/96 - 35/45 is -37/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 45 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 45 × 32 = 1440,
   35/45 = 35 × 32/45 × 32 = 1120/1440
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   750/1440 - 1120/1440 = 750 - 1120/1440 = -370/1440
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/144

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