Answers

Subtract 81/80 from 50/24

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 1 1/80

50/24 - 81/80 is 257/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
   50/24 = 50 × 10/24 × 10 = 500/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   81/80 = 81 × 3/80 × 3 = 243/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   500/240 - 243/240 = 500 - 243/240 = 257/240
5. In mixed form: 117/240

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