Answers

Subtract 54/24 from 50/60

1^st number: 50/60, 2^nd number: 2 6/24

50/60 - 54/24 is -17/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   50/60 = 50 × 2/60 × 2 = 100/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   54/24 = 54 × 5/24 × 5 = 270/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/120 - 270/120 = 100 - 270/120 = -170/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/12

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