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Subtract 24/49 from 2/10

2/10 - 24/49 is -71/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 49 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
   2/10 = 2 × 49/10 × 49 = 98/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
   24/49 = 24 × 10/49 × 10 = 240/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/490 - 240/490 = 98 - 240/490 = -142/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/245

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