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Subtract 6/28 from 35/24

1^st number: 1 11/24, 2^nd number: 6/28

35/24 - 6/28 is 209/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 28 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 28 × 6 = 168,
   6/28 = 6 × 6/28 × 6 = 36/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/168 - 36/168 = 245 - 36/168 = 209/168
5. In mixed form: 141/168

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