Answers

Subtract 56/24 from 45/50

1^st number: 45/50, 2^nd number: 2 8/24

45/50 - 56/24 is -43/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 24 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
   45/50 = 45 × 12/50 × 12 = 540/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   56/24 = 56 × 25/24 × 25 = 1400/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/600 - 1400/600 = 540 - 1400/600 = -860/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/30

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