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Subtract 70/7 from 10/24

1^st number: 10/24, 2^nd number: 10 0/7

10/24 - 70/7 is -115/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 7 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   10/24 = 10 × 7/24 × 7 = 70/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
   70/7 = 70 × 24/7 × 24 = 1680/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/168 - 1680/168 = 70 - 1680/168 = -1610/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -115/12

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