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Subtract 6/24 from 8/3

1^st number: 2 2/3, 2^nd number: 6/24

8/3 - 6/24 is 29/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
   8/3 = 8 × 8/3 × 8 = 64/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   6/24 = 6 × 1/24 × 1 = 6/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   64/24 - 6/24 = 64 - 6/24 = 58/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/12
6. In mixed form: 25/12

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