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Subtract 35/24 from 6/2

1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 1 11/24

6/2 - 35/24 is 37/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
    6/2 = 6 × 12/2 × 12 = 72/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    35/24 = 35 × 1/24 × 1 = 35/24
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    72/24 - 35/24 = 72 - 35/24 = 37/24
  5. In mixed form: 113/24

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