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Subtract 50/24 from 3/8

1^st number: 3/8, 2^nd number: 2 2/24

3/8 - 50/24 is -41/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   3/8 = 3 × 3/8 × 3 = 9/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   50/24 = 50 × 1/24 × 1 = 50/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   9/24 - 50/24 = 9 - 50/24 = -41/24

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