Answers

Subtract 30/24 from 50/15

1^st number: 3 5/15, 2^nd number: 1 6/24

50/15 - 30/24 is 25/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
   50/15 = 50 × 8/15 × 8 = 400/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   30/24 = 30 × 5/24 × 5 = 150/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   400/120 - 150/120 = 400 - 150/120 = 250/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/12
6. In mixed form: 21/12

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