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Subtract 2/70 from 40/24

1^st number: 1 16/24, 2^nd number: 2/70

40/24 - 2/70 is 172/105.

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,
   40/24 = 40 × 35/24 × 35 = 1400/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
   2/70 = 2 × 12/70 × 12 = 24/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1400/840 - 24/840 = 1400 - 24/840 = 1376/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 172/105
6. In mixed form: 167/105

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