Answers

Subtract 35/9 from 50/96

1^st number: 50/96, 2^nd number: 3 8/9

50/96 - 35/9 is -485/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 9 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   50/96 = 50 × 3/96 × 3 = 150/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
   35/9 = 35 × 32/9 × 32 = 1120/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/288 - 1120/288 = 150 - 1120/288 = -970/288
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -485/144

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