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Subtract 20/6 from 25/24

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

25/24 - 20/6 is -55/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 6 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   25/24 = 25 × 1/24 × 1 = 25/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
   20/6 = 20 × 4/6 × 4 = 80/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/24 - 80/24 = 25 - 80/24 = -55/24

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