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Subtract 4/24 from 7/3

1^st number: 2 1/3, 2^nd number: 4/24

7/3 - 4/24 is 13/6.

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,
   7/3 = 7 × 8/3 × 8 = 56/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   4/24 = 4 × 1/24 × 1 = 4/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/24 - 4/24 = 56 - 4/24 = 52/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/6
6. In mixed form: 21/6

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