Answers

Subtract 50/45 from 27/24

1^st number: 1 3/24, 2^nd number: 1 5/45

27/24 - 50/45 is 1/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   27/24 = 27 × 15/24 × 15 = 405/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   50/45 = 50 × 8/45 × 8 = 400/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   405/360 - 400/360 = 405 - 400/360 = 5/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/72

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