Answers

Subtract 45/50 from 90/24

1^st number: 3 18/24, 2^nd number: 45/50

90/24 - 45/50 is 57/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 50 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   90/24 = 90 × 25/24 × 25 = 2250/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
   45/50 = 45 × 12/50 × 12 = 540/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2250/600 - 540/600 = 2250 - 540/600 = 1710/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 57/20
6. In mixed form: 217/20

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