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Subtract 4/24 from 10/20

10/20 - 4/24 is 1/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
   10/20 = 10 × 6/20 × 6 = 60/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   4/24 = 4 × 5/24 × 5 = 20/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/120 - 20/120 = 60 - 20/120 = 40/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/3

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