Answers

Subtract 50/42 from 50/24

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

50/24 - 50/42 is 25/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 42 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   50/24 = 50 × 7/24 × 7 = 350/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   50/42 = 50 × 4/42 × 4 = 200/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/168 - 200/168 = 350 - 200/168 = 150/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/28

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