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Subtract 28/48 from 24/70

24/70 - 28/48 is -101/420.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 48 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
   24/70 = 24 × 24/70 × 24 = 576/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
   28/48 = 28 × 35/48 × 35 = 980/1680
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   576/1680 - 980/1680 = 576 - 980/1680 = -404/1680
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -101/420

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