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Subtract 9/24 from 35/56

35/56 - 9/24 is 1/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   35/56 = 35 × 3/56 × 3 = 105/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   9/24 = 9 × 7/24 × 7 = 63/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/168 - 63/168 = 105 - 63/168 = 42/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/4

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