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Subtract 70/32 from 24/84

1^st number: 24/84, 2^nd number: 2 6/32

24/84 - 70/32 is -213/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 32 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
   24/84 = 24 × 8/84 × 8 = 192/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   70/32 = 70 × 21/32 × 21 = 1470/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/672 - 1470/672 = 192 - 1470/672 = -1278/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -213/112

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