Answers

Subtract 9/75 from 50/24

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 9/75

50/24 - 9/75 is 589/300.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 75 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   50/24 = 50 × 25/24 × 25 = 1250/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   9/75 = 9 × 8/75 × 8 = 72/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1250/600 - 72/600 = 1250 - 72/600 = 1178/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 589/300
6. In mixed form: 1289/300

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