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Subtract 35/24 from 27/70

1^st number: 27/70, 2^nd number: 1 11/24

27/70 - 35/24 is -901/840.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 24 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
   27/70 = 27 × 12/70 × 12 = 324/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   35/24 = 35 × 35/24 × 35 = 1225/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   324/840 - 1225/840 = 324 - 1225/840 = -901/840

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