Answers

Subtract 18/24 from 50/30

1^st number: 1 20/30, 2^nd number: 18/24

50/30 - 18/24 is 11/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   50/30 = 50 × 4/30 × 4 = 200/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   18/24 = 18 × 5/24 × 5 = 90/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/120 - 90/120 = 200 - 90/120 = 110/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/12

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