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Subtract 24/10 from 49/64

1^st number: 49/64, 2^nd number: 2 4/10

49/64 - 24/10 is -523/320.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 10 is 320
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   49/64 = 49 × 5/64 × 5 = 245/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
   24/10 = 24 × 32/10 × 32 = 768/320
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/320 - 768/320 = 245 - 768/320 = -523/320

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