Answers

Subtract 2/24 from 90/50

1^st number: 1 40/50, 2^nd number: 2/24

90/50 - 2/24 is 103/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 24 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
   90/50 = 90 × 12/50 × 12 = 1080/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   2/24 = 2 × 25/24 × 25 = 50/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1080/600 - 50/600 = 1080 - 50/600 = 1030/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/60
6. In mixed form: 143/60

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