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Subtract 30/10 from 24/70

1^st number: 24/70, 2^nd number: 3 0/10

24/70 - 30/10 is -93/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 10 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   24/70 = 24 × 1/70 × 1 = 24/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
   30/10 = 30 × 7/10 × 7 = 210/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/70 - 210/70 = 24 - 210/70 = -186/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -93/35

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