Answers

Subtract 50/6 from 50/96

1^st number: 50/96, 2^nd number: 8 2/6

50/96 - 50/6 is -125/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 6 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   50/96 = 50 × 1/96 × 1 = 50/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
   50/6 = 50 × 16/6 × 16 = 800/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/96 - 800/96 = 50 - 800/96 = -750/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -125/16

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