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Subtract 50/6 from 30/24

1^st number: 1 6/24, 2^nd number: 8 2/6

30/24 - 50/6 is -85/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 6 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   30/24 = 30 × 1/24 × 1 = 30/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
   50/6 = 50 × 4/6 × 4 = 200/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/24 - 200/24 = 30 - 200/24 = -170/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -85/12

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