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Subtract 9/7 from 6/24

1^st number: 6/24, 2^nd number: 1 2/7

6/24 - 9/7 is -29/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 7 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   6/24 = 6 × 7/24 × 7 = 42/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
   9/7 = 9 × 24/7 × 24 = 216/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/168 - 216/168 = 42 - 216/168 = -174/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/28

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