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Subtract 2/70 from 24/64

24/64 - 2/70 is 97/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
   24/64 = 24 × 35/64 × 35 = 840/2240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
   2/70 = 2 × 32/70 × 32 = 64/2240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   840/2240 - 64/2240 = 840 - 64/2240 = 776/2240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/280

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