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Subtract 4/24 from 2/35

2/35 - 4/24 is -23/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
   2/35 = 2 × 24/35 × 24 = 48/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   4/24 = 4 × 35/24 × 35 = 140/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/840 - 140/840 = 48 - 140/840 = -92/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/210

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