Answers

Subtract 64/24 from 15/70

1^st number: 15/70, 2^nd number: 2 16/24

15/70 - 64/24 is -103/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 24 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
   15/70 = 15 × 12/70 × 12 = 180/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   64/24 = 64 × 35/24 × 35 = 2240/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/840 - 2240/840 = 180 - 2240/840 = -2060/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -103/42

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