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Subtract 10/72 from 24/50

24/50 - 10/72 is 307/900.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
   24/50 = 24 × 36/50 × 36 = 864/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   10/72 = 10 × 25/72 × 25 = 250/1800
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   864/1800 - 250/1800 = 864 - 250/1800 = 614/1800
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 307/900

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