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Subtract 56/4 from 24/30

1^st number: 24/30, 2^nd number: 14 0/4

24/30 - 56/4 is -66/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 4 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   24/30 = 24 × 2/30 × 2 = 48/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   56/4 = 56 × 15/4 × 15 = 840/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/60 - 840/60 = 48 - 840/60 = -792/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -66/5

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