Answers

Subtract 50/24 from 90/10

1^st number: 9 0/10, 2^nd number: 2 2/24

90/10 - 50/24 is 83/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
   90/10 = 90 × 12/10 × 12 = 1080/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   50/24 = 50 × 5/24 × 5 = 250/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1080/120 - 250/120 = 1080 - 250/120 = 830/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/12
6. In mixed form: 611/12

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