Answers

Subtract 40/18 from 24/50

1^st number: 24/50, 2^nd number: 2 4/18

24/50 - 40/18 is -392/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 18 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 18 × 25 = 450,
   40/18 = 40 × 25/18 × 25 = 1000/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/450 - 1000/450 = 216 - 1000/450 = -784/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -392/225

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