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Subtract 1/24 from 21/6

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

21/6 - 1/24 is 83/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
   21/6 = 21 × 4/6 × 4 = 84/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   1/24 = 1 × 1/24 × 1 = 1/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/24 - 1/24 = 84 - 1/24 = 83/24
5. In mixed form: 311/24

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