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Subtract 70/40 from 24/14

1^st number: 1 10/14, 2^nd number: 1 30/40

24/14 - 70/40 is -1/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 40 is 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
   24/14 = 24 × 20/14 × 20 = 480/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   70/40 = 70 × 7/40 × 7 = 490/280
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   480/280 - 490/280 = 480 - 490/280 = -10/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/28

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