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Subtract 10/36 from 24/50

24/50 - 10/36 is 91/450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
   24/50 = 24 × 18/50 × 18 = 432/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   10/36 = 10 × 25/36 × 25 = 250/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   432/900 - 250/900 = 432 - 250/900 = 182/900
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/450

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