Answers

Subtract 70/25 from 24/10

1^st number: 2 4/10, 2^nd number: 2 20/25

24/10 - 70/25 is -2/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 25 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
   24/10 = 24 × 5/10 × 5 = 120/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
   70/25 = 70 × 2/25 × 2 = 140/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/50 - 140/50 = 120 - 140/50 = -20/50
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/5

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