Answers

Subtract 84/70 from 24/63

1^st number: 24/63, 2^nd number: 1 14/70

24/63 - 84/70 is -86/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 70 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
   24/63 = 24 × 10/63 × 10 = 240/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   84/70 = 84 × 9/70 × 9 = 756/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/630 - 756/630 = 240 - 756/630 = -516/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -86/105

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