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Subtract 20/84 from 35/24

1^st number: 1 11/24, 2^nd number: 20/84

35/24 - 20/84 is 205/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   35/24 = 35 × 7/24 × 7 = 245/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   20/84 = 20 × 2/84 × 2 = 40/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/168 - 40/168 = 245 - 40/168 = 205/168
5. In mixed form: 137/168

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