Answers

Subtract 24/70 from 45/25

1^st number: 1 20/25, 2^nd number: 24/70

45/25 - 24/70 is 51/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 70 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
   45/25 = 45 × 14/25 × 14 = 630/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   24/70 = 24 × 5/70 × 5 = 120/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/350 - 120/350 = 630 - 120/350 = 510/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/35
6. In mixed form: 116/35

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