Answers

Subtract 25/60 from 50/24

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

50/24 - 25/60 is 5/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   50/24 = 50 × 5/24 × 5 = 250/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   25/60 = 25 × 2/60 × 2 = 50/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/120 - 50/120 = 250 - 50/120 = 200/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
6. In mixed form: 12/3

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