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Subtract 30/8 from 8/24

1^st number: 8/24, 2^nd number: 3 6/8

8/24 - 30/8 is -41/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 8 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   8/24 = 8 × 1/24 × 1 = 8/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   30/8 = 30 × 3/8 × 3 = 90/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/24 - 90/24 = 8 - 90/24 = -82/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/12

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