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Subtract 70/24 from 20/35

1^st number: 20/35, 2^nd number: 2 22/24

20/35 - 70/24 is -197/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
   20/35 = 20 × 24/35 × 24 = 480/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   70/24 = 70 × 35/24 × 35 = 2450/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/840 - 2450/840 = 480 - 2450/840 = -1970/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -197/84

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