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Subtract 35/24 from 2/27

1^st number: 2/27, 2^nd number: 1 11/24

2/27 - 35/24 is -299/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 24 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   2/27 = 2 × 8/27 × 8 = 16/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   35/24 = 35 × 9/24 × 9 = 315/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   16/216 - 315/216 = 16 - 315/216 = -299/216

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