Answers

Subtract 50/24 from 12/42

1^st number: 12/42, 2^nd number: 2 2/24

12/42 - 50/24 is -151/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   12/42 = 12 × 4/42 × 4 = 48/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   50/24 = 50 × 7/24 × 7 = 350/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/168 - 350/168 = 48 - 350/168 = -302/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -151/84

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