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Subtract 6/10 from 24/84

24/84 - 6/10 is -11/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 10 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   24/84 = 24 × 5/84 × 5 = 120/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 42 = 420,
   6/10 = 6 × 42/10 × 42 = 252/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/420 - 252/420 = 120 - 252/420 = -132/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/35

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