Answers

Subtract 56/50 from 2/24

1^st number: 2/24, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

2/24 - 56/50 is -311/300.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 50 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   2/24 = 2 × 25/24 × 25 = 50/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
   56/50 = 56 × 12/50 × 12 = 672/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/600 - 672/600 = 50 - 672/600 = -622/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -311/300

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