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Subtract 81/24 from 14/30

1^st number: 14/30, 2^nd number: 3 9/24

14/30 - 81/24 is -349/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   14/30 = 14 × 4/30 × 4 = 56/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   81/24 = 81 × 5/24 × 5 = 405/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/120 - 405/120 = 56 - 405/120 = -349/120

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