Answers

Subtract 25/36 from 50/24

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 25/36

50/24 - 25/36 is 25/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 36 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   50/24 = 50 × 3/24 × 3 = 150/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   25/36 = 25 × 2/36 × 2 = 50/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/72 - 50/72 = 150 - 50/72 = 100/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/18
6. In mixed form: 17/18

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