Answers

Subtract 25/50 from 50/24

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 25/50

50/24 - 25/50 is 19/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 50 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   50/24 = 50 × 25/24 × 25 = 1250/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
   25/50 = 25 × 12/50 × 12 = 300/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1250/600 - 300/600 = 1250 - 300/600 = 950/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/12
6. In mixed form: 17/12

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