Answers

Subtract 75/90 from 50/96

50/96 - 75/90 is -5/16.

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,
   75/90 = 75 × 16/90 × 16 = 1200/1440
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   750/1440 - 1200/1440 = 750 - 1200/1440 = -450/1440
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/16

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