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Subtract 9/24 from 28/60

28/60 - 9/24 is 11/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   28/60 = 28 × 2/60 × 2 = 56/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/120 - 45/120 = 56 - 45/120 = 11/120

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