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Subtract 30/4 from 2/24

1^st number: 2/24, 2^nd number: 7 2/4

2/24 - 30/4 is -89/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 4 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   2/24 = 2 × 1/24 × 1 = 2/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
   30/4 = 30 × 6/4 × 6 = 180/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2/24 - 180/24 = 2 - 180/24 = -178/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/12

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