Answers

Subtract 60/24 from 50/25

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 2 12/24

50/25 - 60/24 is -1/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 24 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
   50/25 = 50 × 24/25 × 24 = 1200/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   60/24 = 60 × 25/24 × 25 = 1500/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1200/600 - 1500/600 = 1200 - 1500/600 = -300/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2

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