Answers

Subtract 50/9 from 54/24

1^st number: 2 6/24, 2^nd number: 5 5/9

54/24 - 50/9 is -119/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 9 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   54/24 = 54 × 3/24 × 3 = 162/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   50/9 = 50 × 8/9 × 8 = 400/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   162/72 - 400/72 = 162 - 400/72 = -238/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/36

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