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Subtract 64/30 from 9/50

1^st number: 9/50, 2^nd number: 2 4/30

9/50 - 64/30 is -293/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   9/50 = 9 × 3/50 × 3 = 27/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   64/30 = 64 × 5/30 × 5 = 320/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   27/150 - 320/150 = 27 - 320/150 = -293/150

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