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Subtract 21/90 from 6/24

6/24 - 21/90 is 1/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 90 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   6/24 = 6 × 15/24 × 15 = 90/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   21/90 = 21 × 4/90 × 4 = 84/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/360 - 84/360 = 90 - 84/360 = 6/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/60

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