Answers

Subtract 70/45 from 50/24

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 1 25/45

50/24 - 70/45 is 19/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 45 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 45 × 8 = 360,
   70/45 = 70 × 8/45 × 8 = 560/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   750/360 - 560/360 = 750 - 560/360 = 190/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/36

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