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Subtract 24/49 from 84/30

1^st number: 2 24/30, 2^nd number: 24/49

84/30 - 24/49 is 566/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 49 is 1470
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
   84/30 = 84 × 49/30 × 49 = 4116/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
   24/49 = 24 × 30/49 × 30 = 720/1470
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4116/1470 - 720/1470 = 4116 - 720/1470 = 3396/1470
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 566/245
6. In mixed form: 276/245

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