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Subtract 49/24 from 3/10

1^st number: 3/10, 2^nd number: 2 1/24

3/10 - 49/24 is -209/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
   3/10 = 3 × 12/10 × 12 = 36/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   49/24 = 49 × 5/24 × 5 = 245/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   36/120 - 245/120 = 36 - 245/120 = -209/120

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