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Subtract 15/70 from 32/24

1^st number: 1 8/24, 2^nd number: 15/70

32/24 - 15/70 is 47/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   32/24 = 32 × 35/24 × 35 = 1120/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
   15/70 = 15 × 12/70 × 12 = 180/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/840 - 180/840 = 1120 - 180/840 = 940/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/42
6. In mixed form: 15/42

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