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Subtract 6/3 from 7/24

1^st number: 7/24, 2^nd number: 2 0/3

7/24 - 6/3 is -41/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 3 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   7/24 = 7 × 1/24 × 1 = 7/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
   6/3 = 6 × 8/3 × 8 = 48/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7/24 - 48/24 = 7 - 48/24 = -41/24

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