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Subtract 30/50 from 24/56

24/56 - 30/50 is -6/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   24/56 = 24 × 25/56 × 25 = 600/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
   30/50 = 30 × 28/50 × 28 = 840/1400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   600/1400 - 840/1400 = 600 - 840/1400 = -240/1400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/35

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