Answers

Subtract 60/50 from 24/30

1^st number: 24/30, 2^nd number: 1 10/50

24/30 - 60/50 is -2/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   24/30 = 24 × 5/30 × 5 = 120/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   60/50 = 60 × 3/50 × 3 = 180/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/150 - 180/150 = 120 - 180/150 = -60/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/5

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