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Subtract 9/30 from 7/24

7/24 - 9/30 is -1/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 30 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   7/24 = 7 × 5/24 × 5 = 35/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   9/30 = 9 × 4/30 × 4 = 36/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/120 - 36/120 = 35 - 36/120 = -1/120

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