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Subtract 2/24 from 30/64

30/64 - 2/24 is 37/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 24 is 192
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
   30/64 = 30 × 3/64 × 3 = 90/192
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
   2/24 = 2 × 8/24 × 8 = 16/192
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/192 - 16/192 = 90 - 16/192 = 74/192
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/96

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