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## Subtract 64/30 from 30/50

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

30/50 - 64/30 is -23/15.

#### Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
30/50 = 30 × 3/50 × 3 = 90/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
64/30 = 64 × 5/30 × 5 = 320/150
4. Subtract the two fractions:
90/150 - 320/150 = 90 - 320/150 = -230/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/15

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