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Subtract 9/50 from 24/35

24/35 - 9/50 is 177/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
   24/35 = 24 × 10/35 × 10 = 240/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   9/50 = 9 × 7/50 × 7 = 63/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/350 - 63/350 = 240 - 63/350 = 177/350

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