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Subtract 6/24 from 35/48

35/48 - 6/24 is 23/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 24 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   35/48 = 35 × 1/48 × 1 = 35/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
   6/24 = 6 × 2/24 × 2 = 12/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/48 - 12/48 = 35 - 12/48 = 23/48

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