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Subtract 24/5 from 6/30

1^st number: 6/30, 2^nd number: 4 4/5

6/30 - 24/5 is -23/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 5 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   6/30 = 6 × 1/30 × 1 = 6/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
   24/5 = 24 × 6/5 × 6 = 144/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/30 - 144/30 = 6 - 144/30 = -138/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/5

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