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Subtract 70/24 from 16/14

1^st number: 1 2/14, 2^nd number: 2 22/24

16/14 - 70/24 is -149/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 24 is 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
   16/14 = 16 × 12/14 × 12 = 192/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   70/24 = 70 × 7/24 × 7 = 490/168
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   192/168 - 490/168 = 192 - 490/168 = -298/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -149/84

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