Answers

Subtract 40/36 from 24/50

1^st number: 24/50, 2^nd number: 1 4/36

24/50 - 40/36 is -142/225.

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,
   40/36 = 40 × 25/36 × 25 = 1000/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   432/900 - 1000/900 = 432 - 1000/900 = -568/900
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -142/225

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