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Subtract 35/24 from 21/3

1^st number: 7 0/3, 2^nd number: 1 11/24

21/3 - 35/24 is 133/24.

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,
   21/3 = 21 × 8/3 × 8 = 168/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   35/24 = 35 × 1/24 × 1 = 35/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/24 - 35/24 = 168 - 35/24 = 133/24
5. In mixed form: 513/24

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