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Subtract 3/24 from 35/84

35/84 - 3/24 is 7/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   35/84 = 35 × 2/84 × 2 = 70/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   3/24 = 3 × 7/24 × 7 = 21/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/168 - 21/168 = 70 - 21/168 = 49/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/24

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