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Subtract 10/6 from 20/24

1^st number: 20/24, 2^nd number: 1 4/6

20/24 - 10/6 is -5/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

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