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Subtract 90/4 from 3/24

1^st number: 3/24, 2^nd number: 22 2/4

3/24 - 90/4 is -179/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 4 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   3/24 = 3 × 1/24 × 1 = 3/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
   90/4 = 90 × 6/4 × 6 = 540/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3/24 - 540/24 = 3 - 540/24 = -537/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -179/8

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