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Subtract 2/35 from 6/24

6/24 - 2/35 is 27/140.

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,
    6/24 = 6 × 35/24 × 35 = 210/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    2/35 = 2 × 24/35 × 24 = 48/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    210/840 - 48/840 = 210 - 48/840 = 162/840
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/140

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