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Subtract 54/12 from 10/24

1^st number: 10/24, 2^nd number: 4 6/12

10/24 - 54/12 is -49/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 12 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   10/24 = 10 × 1/24 × 1 = 10/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   54/12 = 54 × 2/12 × 2 = 108/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/24 - 108/24 = 10 - 108/24 = -98/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/12

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