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Subtract 5/24 from 30/4

1^st number: 7 2/4, 2^nd number: 5/24

30/4 - 5/24 is 175/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
   30/4 = 30 × 6/4 × 6 = 180/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   5/24 = 5 × 1/24 × 1 = 5/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/24 - 5/24 = 180 - 5/24 = 175/24
5. In mixed form: 77/24

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