Answers

Subtract 54/32 from 50/24

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 1 22/32

50/24 - 54/32 is 19/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 32 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
   50/24 = 50 × 4/24 × 4 = 200/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   54/32 = 54 × 3/32 × 3 = 162/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/96 - 162/96 = 200 - 162/96 = 38/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/48

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