Answers

Subtract 50/24 from 90/35

1^st number: 2 20/35, 2^nd number: 2 2/24

90/35 - 50/24 is 41/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
   90/35 = 90 × 24/35 × 24 = 2160/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   50/24 = 50 × 35/24 × 35 = 1750/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2160/840 - 1750/840 = 2160 - 1750/840 = 410/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/84

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