Answers

Subtract 4/24 from 60/50

1^st number: 1 10/50, 2^nd number: 4/24

60/50 - 4/24 is 31/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 24 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
   60/50 = 60 × 12/50 × 12 = 720/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   4/24 = 4 × 25/24 × 25 = 100/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   720/600 - 100/600 = 720 - 100/600 = 620/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/30
6. In mixed form: 11/30

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