Answers

Subtract 18/24 from 63/50

1^st number: 1 13/50, 2^nd number: 18/24

63/50 - 18/24 is 51/100.

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,
   63/50 = 63 × 12/50 × 12 = 756/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   18/24 = 18 × 25/24 × 25 = 450/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   756/600 - 450/600 = 756 - 450/600 = 306/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/100

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