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Subtract 24/50 from 6/90

6/90 - 24/50 is -31/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
   6/90 = 6 × 5/90 × 5 = 30/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   24/50 = 24 × 9/50 × 9 = 216/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/450 - 216/450 = 30 - 216/450 = -186/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/75

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