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Subtract 9/28 from 24/72

24/72 - 9/28 is 1/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 28 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   24/72 = 24 × 7/72 × 7 = 168/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
   9/28 = 9 × 18/28 × 18 = 162/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/504 - 162/504 = 168 - 162/504 = 6/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/84

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