Answers

Subtract 25/90 from 50/24

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 25/90

50/24 - 25/90 is 65/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 90 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   50/24 = 50 × 15/24 × 15 = 750/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   25/90 = 25 × 4/90 × 4 = 100/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   750/360 - 100/360 = 750 - 100/360 = 650/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/36
6. In mixed form: 129/36

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