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Subtract 50/90 from 40/24

1^st number: 1 16/24, 2^nd number: 50/90

40/24 - 50/90 is 10/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 90 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   40/24 = 40 × 15/24 × 15 = 600/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   50/90 = 50 × 4/90 × 4 = 200/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   600/360 - 200/360 = 600 - 200/360 = 400/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/9
6. In mixed form: 11/9

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