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Subtract 80/36 from 7/24

1^st number: 7/24, 2^nd number: 2 8/36

7/24 - 80/36 is -139/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 36 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   7/24 = 7 × 3/24 × 3 = 21/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   80/36 = 80 × 2/36 × 2 = 160/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   21/72 - 160/72 = 21 - 160/72 = -139/72

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