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Subtract 20/35 from 50/24

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 20/35

50/24 - 20/35 is 127/84.

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,
   50/24 = 50 × 35/24 × 35 = 1750/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
   20/35 = 20 × 24/35 × 24 = 480/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1750/840 - 480/840 = 1750 - 480/840 = 1270/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/84
6. In mixed form: 143/84

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