Answers

Subtract 48/63 from 50/24

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 48/63

50/24 - 48/63 is 37/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
   50/24 = 50 × 21/24 × 21 = 1050/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   48/63 = 48 × 8/63 × 8 = 384/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/504 - 384/504 = 1050 - 384/504 = 666/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/28
6. In mixed form: 19/28

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