Answers

Subtract 50/25 from 24/3

1^st number: 8 0/3, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

24/3 - 50/25 is 6/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 25 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
   24/3 = 24 × 25/3 × 25 = 600/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
   50/25 = 50 × 3/25 × 3 = 150/75
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   600/75 - 150/75 = 600 - 150/75 = 450/75
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/1

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