Answers

Subtract 50/24 from 4/2

1^st number: 2 0/2, 2^nd number: 2 2/24

4/2 - 50/24 is -1/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
   4/2 = 4 × 12/2 × 12 = 48/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   50/24 = 50 × 1/24 × 1 = 50/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/24 - 50/24 = 48 - 50/24 = -2/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/12

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