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Subtract 28/96 from 90/50

1^st number: 1 40/50, 2^nd number: 28/96

90/50 - 28/96 is 181/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
   90/50 = 90 × 48/50 × 48 = 4320/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   28/96 = 28 × 25/96 × 25 = 700/2400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4320/2400 - 700/2400 = 4320 - 700/2400 = 3620/2400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/120
6. In mixed form: 161/120

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