Answers

Subtract 6/24 from 60/50

1^st number: 1 10/50, 2^nd number: 6/24

60/50 - 6/24 is 19/20.

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,
   6/24 = 6 × 25/24 × 25 = 150/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   720/600 - 150/600 = 720 - 150/600 = 570/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/20

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