Answers

Subtract 50/4 from 4/24

1^st number: 4/24, 2^nd number: 12 2/4

4/24 - 50/4 is -37/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 4 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   4/24 = 4 × 1/24 × 1 = 4/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
   50/4 = 50 × 6/4 × 6 = 300/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4/24 - 300/24 = 4 - 300/24 = -296/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/3

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