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Subtract 6/30 from 10/24

10/24 - 6/30 is 13/60.

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,
   10/24 = 10 × 5/24 × 5 = 50/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   6/30 = 6 × 4/30 × 4 = 24/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/120 - 24/120 = 50 - 24/120 = 26/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/60

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