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## Subtract 90/24 from 15/50

1st number: 15/50, 2nd number: 3 18/24

15/50 - 90/24 is -69/20.

#### Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 24 is 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
15/50 = 15 × 12/50 × 12 = 180/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
90/24 = 90 × 25/24 × 25 = 2250/600
4. Subtract the two fractions:
180/600 - 2250/600 = 180 - 2250/600 = -2070/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -69/20

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