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Subtract 9/50 from 24/75

24/75 - 9/50 is 7/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   24/75 = 24 × 2/75 × 2 = 48/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   9/50 = 9 × 3/50 × 3 = 27/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/150 - 27/150 = 48 - 27/150 = 21/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/50

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