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Subtract 9/24 from 84/35

1^st number: 2 14/35, 2^nd number: 9/24

84/35 - 9/24 is 81/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
   84/35 = 84 × 24/35 × 24 = 2016/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   9/24 = 9 × 35/24 × 35 = 315/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2016/840 - 315/840 = 2016 - 315/840 = 1701/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/40
6. In mixed form: 21/40

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