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Subtract 24/60 from 28/70

28/70 - 24/60 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   28/70 = 28 × 6/70 × 6 = 168/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   24/60 = 24 × 7/60 × 7 = 168/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/420 - 168/420 = 168 - 168/420 = 0/420
5. The answer is 0

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