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Subtract 1/35 from 35/24

1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 1/35

35/24 - 1/35 is 1201/840.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 35 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    35/24 = 35 × 35/24 × 35 = 1225/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    1/35 = 1 × 24/35 × 24 = 24/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1225/840 - 24/840 = 1225 - 24/840 = 1201/840
  5. In mixed form: 1361/840

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