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Subtract 2/70 from 25/24

1^st number: 1 1/24, 2^nd number: 2/70

25/24 - 2/70 is 851/840.

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,
   25/24 = 25 × 35/24 × 35 = 875/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
   2/70 = 2 × 12/70 × 12 = 24/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   875/840 - 24/840 = 875 - 24/840 = 851/840
5. In mixed form: 111/840

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