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Subtract 24/70 from 49/24

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

49/24 - 24/70 is 1427/840.

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,
   49/24 = 49 × 35/24 × 35 = 1715/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
   24/70 = 24 × 12/70 × 12 = 288/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1715/840 - 288/840 = 1715 - 288/840 = 1427/840
5. In mixed form: 1587/840

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