Answers

Subtract 28/24 from 64/70

1^st number: 64/70, 2^nd number: 1 4/24

64/70 - 28/24 is -53/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 24 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
   64/70 = 64 × 12/70 × 12 = 768/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   28/24 = 28 × 35/24 × 35 = 980/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   768/840 - 980/840 = 768 - 980/840 = -212/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/210

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