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Subtract 35/49 from 20/24

20/24 - 35/49 is 5/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 49 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   20/24 = 20 × 49/24 × 49 = 980/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
   35/49 = 35 × 24/49 × 24 = 840/1176
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   980/1176 - 840/1176 = 980 - 840/1176 = 140/1176
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/42

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