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Subtract 7/50 from 6/96

6/96 - 7/50 is -31/400.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    6/96 = 6 × 25/96 × 25 = 150/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
    7/50 = 7 × 48/50 × 48 = 336/2400
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    150/2400 - 336/2400 = 150 - 336/2400 = -186/2400
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/400

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