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Subtract 21/70 from 36/24

1^st number: 1 12/24, 2^nd number: 21/70

36/24 - 21/70 is 6/5.

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,
   36/24 = 36 × 35/24 × 35 = 1260/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
   21/70 = 21 × 12/70 × 12 = 252/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1260/840 - 252/840 = 1260 - 252/840 = 1008/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
6. In mixed form: 11/5

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