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Subtract 9/24 from 50/18

1^st number: 2 14/18, 2^nd number: 9/24

50/18 - 9/24 is 173/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   50/18 = 50 × 4/18 × 4 = 200/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   9/24 = 9 × 3/24 × 3 = 27/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/72 - 27/72 = 200 - 27/72 = 173/72
5. In mixed form: 229/72

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