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Subtract 70/24 from 16/12

1^st number: 1 4/12, 2^nd number: 2 22/24

16/12 - 70/24 is -19/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   16/12 = 16 × 2/12 × 2 = 32/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   70/24 = 70 × 1/24 × 1 = 70/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/24 - 70/24 = 32 - 70/24 = -38/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/12

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