Answers

Subtract 70/56 from 24/84

1^st number: 24/84, 2^nd number: 1 14/56

24/84 - 70/56 is -27/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   24/84 = 24 × 2/84 × 2 = 48/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   70/56 = 70 × 3/56 × 3 = 210/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/168 - 210/168 = 48 - 210/168 = -162/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/28

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