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Subtract 24/35 from 75/24

1^st number: 3 3/24, 2^nd number: 24/35

75/24 - 24/35 is 683/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 35 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   75/24 = 75 × 35/24 × 35 = 2625/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
   24/35 = 24 × 24/35 × 24 = 576/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2625/840 - 576/840 = 2625 - 576/840 = 2049/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 683/280
6. In mixed form: 2123/280

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