Answers

Subtract 36/24 from 21/2

1^st number: 10 1/2, 2^nd number: 1 12/24

21/2 - 36/24 is 9/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
   21/2 = 21 × 12/2 × 12 = 252/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   36/24 = 36 × 1/24 × 1 = 36/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/24 - 36/24 = 252 - 36/24 = 216/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/1

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