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Subtract 14/70 from 6/24

6/24 - 14/70 is 1/20.

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,
   6/24 = 6 × 35/24 × 35 = 210/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
   14/70 = 14 × 12/70 × 12 = 168/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/840 - 168/840 = 210 - 168/840 = 42/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/20

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