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Subtract 24/72 from 20/6

1^st number: 3 2/6, 2^nd number: 24/72

20/6 - 24/72 is 3/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
   20/6 = 20 × 12/6 × 12 = 240/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   24/72 = 24 × 1/72 × 1 = 24/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/72 - 24/72 = 240 - 24/72 = 216/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/1

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