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Subtract 45/50 from 24/60

24/60 - 45/50 is -1/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   24/60 = 24 × 5/60 × 5 = 120/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   45/50 = 45 × 6/50 × 6 = 270/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/300 - 270/300 = 120 - 270/300 = -150/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2

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