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Subtract 25/70 from 24/56

24/56 - 25/70 is 1/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   24/56 = 24 × 5/56 × 5 = 120/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   25/70 = 25 × 4/70 × 4 = 100/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/280 - 100/280 = 120 - 100/280 = 20/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/14

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