Answers

Subtract 54/16 from 50/24

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 3 6/16

50/24 - 54/16 is -31/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 16 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
   50/24 = 50 × 2/24 × 2 = 100/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   54/16 = 54 × 3/16 × 3 = 162/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/48 - 162/48 = 100 - 162/48 = -62/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/24

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