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Subtract 1/70 from 5/24

5/24 - 1/70 is 163/840.

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,
    5/24 = 5 × 35/24 × 35 = 175/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    1/70 = 1 × 12/70 × 12 = 12/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    175/840 - 12/840 = 175 - 12/840 = 163/840

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