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Subtract 35/24 from 5/3

1^st number: 1 2/3, 2^nd number: 1 11/24

5/3 - 35/24 is 5/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
   5/3 = 5 × 8/3 × 8 = 40/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   35/24 = 35 × 1/24 × 1 = 35/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/24 - 35/24 = 40 - 35/24 = 5/24

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