Answers

Subtract 30/24 from 50/75

1^st number: 50/75, 2^nd number: 1 6/24

50/75 - 30/24 is -7/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 24 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   50/75 = 50 × 8/75 × 8 = 400/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   30/24 = 30 × 25/24 × 25 = 750/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   400/600 - 750/600 = 400 - 750/600 = -350/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/12

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