Answers

Subtract 81/80 from 50/96

1^st number: 50/96, 2^nd number: 1 1/80

50/96 - 81/80 is -59/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 80 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   50/96 = 50 × 5/96 × 5 = 250/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
   81/80 = 81 × 6/80 × 6 = 486/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/480 - 486/480 = 250 - 486/480 = -236/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/120

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