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Subtract 4/70 from 7/24

7/24 - 4/70 is 197/840.

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,
   7/24 = 7 × 35/24 × 35 = 245/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
   4/70 = 4 × 12/70 × 12 = 48/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/840 - 48/840 = 245 - 48/840 = 197/840

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