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Subtract 9/24 from 6/7

6/7 - 9/24 is 27/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
   6/7 = 6 × 24/7 × 24 = 144/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   9/24 = 9 × 7/24 × 7 = 63/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   144/168 - 63/168 = 144 - 63/168 = 81/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/56

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