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Subtract 4/80 from 24/90

24/90 - 4/80 is 13/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
   24/90 = 24 × 8/90 × 8 = 192/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   4/80 = 4 × 9/80 × 9 = 36/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/720 - 36/720 = 192 - 36/720 = 156/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/60

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