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Subtract 24/50 from 49/2

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

49/2 - 24/50 is 1201/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
   49/2 = 49 × 25/2 × 25 = 1225/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   24/50 = 24 × 1/50 × 1 = 24/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1225/50 - 24/50 = 1225 - 24/50 = 1201/50
5. In mixed form: 241/50

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