Answers

Subtract 70/48 from 24/9

1^st number: 2 6/9, 2^nd number: 1 22/48

24/9 - 70/48 is 29/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
   24/9 = 24 × 16/9 × 16 = 384/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   70/48 = 70 × 3/48 × 3 = 210/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   384/144 - 210/144 = 384 - 210/144 = 174/144
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/24
6. In mixed form: 15/24

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