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Subtract 24/60 from 50/2

1^st number: 25 0/2, 2^nd number: 24/60

50/2 - 24/60 is 123/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
   50/2 = 50 × 30/2 × 30 = 1500/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   24/60 = 24 × 1/60 × 1 = 24/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1500/60 - 24/60 = 1500 - 24/60 = 1476/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 123/5
6. In mixed form: 243/5

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