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Subtract 36/70 from 60/24

1^st number: 2 12/24, 2^nd number: 36/70

60/24 - 36/70 is 139/70.

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,
   60/24 = 60 × 35/24 × 35 = 2100/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
   36/70 = 36 × 12/70 × 12 = 432/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2100/840 - 432/840 = 2100 - 432/840 = 1668/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/70
6. In mixed form: 169/70

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