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Subtract 24/70 from 50/60

50/60 - 24/70 is 103/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 70 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   50/60 = 50 × 7/60 × 7 = 350/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   24/70 = 24 × 6/70 × 6 = 144/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/420 - 144/420 = 350 - 144/420 = 206/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/210

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