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Subtract 9/8 from 96/50

1^st number: 1 46/50, 2^nd number: 1 1/8

96/50 - 9/8 is 159/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 8 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   96/50 = 96 × 4/50 × 4 = 384/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
   9/8 = 9 × 25/8 × 25 = 225/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   384/200 - 225/200 = 384 - 225/200 = 159/200

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