Answers

Subtract 50/90 from 80/24

1^st number: 3 8/24, 2^nd number: 50/90

80/24 - 50/90 is 25/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 90 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   80/24 = 80 × 15/24 × 15 = 1200/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   50/90 = 50 × 4/90 × 4 = 200/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1200/360 - 200/360 = 1200 - 200/360 = 1000/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/9
6. In mixed form: 27/9

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