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Subtract 2/20 from 35/24

1^st number: 1 11/24, 2^nd number: 2/20

35/24 - 2/20 is 163/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 20 is 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   35/24 = 35 × 5/24 × 5 = 175/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
   2/20 = 2 × 6/20 × 6 = 12/120
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   175/120 - 12/120 = 175 - 12/120 = 163/120
5. In mixed form: 143/120

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