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Subtract 75/6 from 50/96

1st number: 50/96, 2nd number: 12 3/6

50/96 - 75/6 is -575/48.

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,
    75/6 = 75 × 16/6 × 16 = 1200/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    50/96 - 1200/96 = 50 - 1200/96 = -1150/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -575/48

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