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Subtract 30/20 from 24/56

1^st number: 24/56, 2^nd number: 1 10/20

24/56 - 30/20 is -15/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 20 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   24/56 = 24 × 5/56 × 5 = 120/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   30/20 = 30 × 14/20 × 14 = 420/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/280 - 420/280 = 120 - 420/280 = -300/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/14

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