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Subtract 27/70 from 2/24

2/24 - 27/70 is -127/420.

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,
   2/24 = 2 × 35/24 × 35 = 70/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
   27/70 = 27 × 12/70 × 12 = 324/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/840 - 324/840 = 70 - 324/840 = -254/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/420

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