Answers

Subtract 50/24 from 90/4

1^st number: 22 2/4, 2^nd number: 2 2/24

90/4 - 50/24 is 245/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
   90/4 = 90 × 6/4 × 6 = 540/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   50/24 = 50 × 1/24 × 1 = 50/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/24 - 50/24 = 540 - 50/24 = 490/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 245/12
6. In mixed form: 205/12

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