Answers

Subtract 42/30 from 8/24

1^st number: 8/24, 2^nd number: 1 12/30

8/24 - 42/30 is -16/15.

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,
   8/24 = 8 × 5/24 × 5 = 40/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   42/30 = 42 × 4/30 × 4 = 168/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/120 - 168/120 = 40 - 168/120 = -128/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/15

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