Answers

Subtract 35/24 from 50/6

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 1 11/24

50/6 - 35/24 is 55/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
   50/6 = 50 × 4/6 × 4 = 200/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   35/24 = 35 × 1/24 × 1 = 35/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/24 - 35/24 = 200 - 35/24 = 165/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/8
6. In mixed form: 67/8

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