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Subtract 24/70 from 15/28

15/28 - 24/70 is 27/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   15/28 = 15 × 5/28 × 5 = 75/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   24/70 = 24 × 2/70 × 2 = 48/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/140 - 48/140 = 75 - 48/140 = 27/140

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