Answers

Subtract 24/49 from 84/50

1^st number: 1 34/50, 2^nd number: 24/49

84/50 - 24/49 is 1458/1225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   84/50 = 84 × 49/50 × 49 = 4116/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
   24/49 = 24 × 50/49 × 50 = 1200/2450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4116/2450 - 1200/2450 = 4116 - 1200/2450 = 2916/2450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1458/1225
6. In mixed form: 1233/1225

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