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Subtract 2/70 from 64/40

1^st number: 1 24/40, 2^nd number: 2/70

64/40 - 2/70 is 11/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   64/40 = 64 × 7/40 × 7 = 448/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   2/70 = 2 × 4/70 × 4 = 8/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   448/280 - 8/280 = 448 - 8/280 = 440/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/7
6. In mixed form: 14/7

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