Answers

Subtract 50/90 from 24/6

1^st number: 4 0/6, 2^nd number: 50/90

24/6 - 50/90 is 31/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
   24/6 = 24 × 15/6 × 15 = 360/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   50/90 = 50 × 1/90 × 1 = 50/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/90 - 50/90 = 360 - 50/90 = 310/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/9
6. In mixed form: 34/9

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