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Subtract 10/90 from 24/50

24/50 - 10/90 is 83/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 90 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   24/50 = 24 × 9/50 × 9 = 216/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
   10/90 = 10 × 5/90 × 5 = 50/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/450 - 50/450 = 216 - 50/450 = 166/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/225

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