Answers

Subtract 70/35 from 7/24

1^st number: 7/24, 2^nd number: 2 0/35

7/24 - 70/35 is -41/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 35 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 35 × 24 = 840,
   70/35 = 70 × 24/35 × 24 = 1680/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/840 - 1680/840 = 245 - 1680/840 = -1435/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/24

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