Answers

Subtract 35/24 from 1/50

1^st number: 1/50, 2^nd number: 1 11/24

1/50 - 35/24 is -863/600.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 24 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
   1/50 = 1 × 12/50 × 12 = 12/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   35/24 = 35 × 25/24 × 25 = 875/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/600 - 875/600 = 12 - 875/600 = -863/600

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