Answers

Subtract 70/20 from 16/24

1^st number: 16/24, 2^nd number: 3 10/20

16/24 - 70/20 is -17/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 20 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   16/24 = 16 × 5/24 × 5 = 80/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
   70/20 = 70 × 6/20 × 6 = 420/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/120 - 420/120 = 80 - 420/120 = -340/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/6

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