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Subtract 5/24 from 4/70

4/70 - 5/24 is -127/840.

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,
    4/70 = 4 × 12/70 × 12 = 48/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    5/24 = 5 × 35/24 × 35 = 175/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    48/840 - 175/840 = 48 - 175/840 = -127/840

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