Answers

Subtract 70/14 from 40/24

1^st number: 1 16/24, 2^nd number: 5 0/14

40/24 - 70/14 is -10/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 14 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   40/24 = 40 × 7/24 × 7 = 280/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
   70/14 = 70 × 12/14 × 12 = 840/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/168 - 840/168 = 280 - 840/168 = -560/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/3

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