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Subtract 70/8 from 1/24

1^st number: 1/24, 2^nd number: 8 6/8

1/24 - 70/8 is -209/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 8 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   1/24 = 1 × 1/24 × 1 = 1/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   70/8 = 70 × 3/8 × 3 = 210/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1/24 - 210/24 = 1 - 210/24 = -209/24

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