Answers

Subtract 24/5 from 30/14

1^st number: 2 2/14, 2^nd number: 4 4/5

30/14 - 24/5 is -93/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 5 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
   30/14 = 30 × 5/14 × 5 = 150/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
   24/5 = 24 × 14/5 × 14 = 336/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/70 - 336/70 = 150 - 336/70 = -186/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -93/35

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