Answers

Subtract 90/36 from 24/75

1^st number: 24/75, 2^nd number: 2 18/36

24/75 - 90/36 is -109/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
   24/75 = 24 × 12/75 × 12 = 288/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   90/36 = 90 × 25/36 × 25 = 2250/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   288/900 - 2250/900 = 288 - 2250/900 = -1962/900
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -109/50

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