Answers

Subtract 80/56 from 24/30

1^st number: 24/30, 2^nd number: 1 24/56

24/30 - 80/56 is -22/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   24/30 = 24 × 28/30 × 28 = 672/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   80/56 = 80 × 15/56 × 15 = 1200/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   672/840 - 1200/840 = 672 - 1200/840 = -528/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/35

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