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Subtract 7/24 from 50/35

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 7/24

50/35 - 7/24 is 191/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
   50/35 = 50 × 24/35 × 24 = 1200/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   7/24 = 7 × 35/24 × 35 = 245/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1200/840 - 245/840 = 1200 - 245/840 = 955/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/168
6. In mixed form: 123/168

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