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Subtract 21/50 from 7/96

7/96 - 21/50 is -833/2400.

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,
   7/96 = 7 × 25/96 × 25 = 175/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
   21/50 = 21 × 48/50 × 48 = 1008/2400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/2400 - 1008/2400 = 175 - 1008/2400 = -833/2400

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