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Subtract 3/70 from 1/24

1/24 - 3/70 is -1/840.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   1/24 = 1 × 35/24 × 35 = 35/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
   3/70 = 3 × 12/70 × 12 = 36/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/840 - 36/840 = 35 - 36/840 = -1/840

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