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Subtract 24/6 from 8/2

1^st number: 4 0/2, 2^nd number: 4 0/6

8/2 - 24/6 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 6 is 6
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
   8/2 = 8 × 3/2 × 3 = 24/6
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
   24/6 = 24 × 1/6 × 1 = 24/6
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/6 - 24/6 = 24 - 24/6 = 0/6
5. The answer is 0

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