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Subtract 50/60 from 96/25

1^st number: 3 21/25, 2^nd number: 50/60

96/25 - 50/60 is 451/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   96/25 = 96 × 12/25 × 12 = 1152/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   50/60 = 50 × 5/60 × 5 = 250/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1152/300 - 250/300 = 1152 - 250/300 = 902/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 451/150
6. In mixed form: 31/150

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