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Subtract 45/50 from 24/30

24/30 - 45/50 is -1/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   24/30 = 24 × 5/30 × 5 = 120/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   45/50 = 45 × 3/50 × 3 = 135/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/150 - 135/150 = 120 - 135/150 = -15/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/10

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