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Subtract 70/24 from 16/70

1^st number: 16/70, 2^nd number: 2 22/24

16/70 - 70/24 is -1129/420.

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,
   16/70 = 16 × 12/70 × 12 = 192/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   70/24 = 70 × 35/24 × 35 = 2450/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/840 - 2450/840 = 192 - 2450/840 = -2258/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1129/420

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