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Subtract 21/90 from 24/75

24/75 - 21/90 is 13/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 90 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
   24/75 = 24 × 6/75 × 6 = 144/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
   21/90 = 21 × 5/90 × 5 = 105/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   144/450 - 105/450 = 144 - 105/450 = 39/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/150

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