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Subtract 14/35 from 49/24

1^st number: 2 1/24, 2^nd number: 14/35

49/24 - 14/35 is 197/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 35 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   49/24 = 49 × 35/24 × 35 = 1715/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
   14/35 = 14 × 24/35 × 24 = 336/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1715/840 - 336/840 = 1715 - 336/840 = 1379/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 197/120
6. In mixed form: 177/120

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