Answers

Subtract 24/20 from 14/70

1^st number: 14/70, 2^nd number: 1 4/20

14/70 - 24/20 is -1/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 20 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   14/70 = 14 × 2/70 × 2 = 28/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   24/20 = 24 × 7/20 × 7 = 168/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/140 - 168/140 = 28 - 168/140 = -140/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/1

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