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Subtract 1/24 from 6/3

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

6/3 - 1/24 is 47/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
   6/3 = 6 × 8/3 × 8 = 48/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   1/24 = 1 × 1/24 × 1 = 1/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/24 - 1/24 = 48 - 1/24 = 47/24
5. In mixed form: 123/24

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