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Subtract 28/5 from 24/4

1^st number: 6 0/4, 2^nd number: 5 3/5

24/4 - 28/5 is 2/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 5 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
   24/4 = 24 × 5/4 × 5 = 120/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
   28/5 = 28 × 4/5 × 4 = 112/20
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/20 - 112/20 = 120 - 112/20 = 8/20
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/5

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