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Subtract 8/20 from 4/24

4/24 - 8/20 is -7/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 20 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   4/24 = 4 × 5/24 × 5 = 20/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
   8/20 = 8 × 6/20 × 6 = 48/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/120 - 48/120 = 20 - 48/120 = -28/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/30

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