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Subtract 81/24 from 28/6

1^st number: 4 4/6, 2^nd number: 3 9/24

28/6 - 81/24 is 31/24.

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,
   28/6 = 28 × 4/6 × 4 = 112/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   81/24 = 81 × 1/24 × 1 = 81/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/24 - 81/24 = 112 - 81/24 = 31/24
5. In mixed form: 17/24

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