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Subtract 9/24 from 7/70

7/70 - 9/24 is -11/40.

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,
   7/70 = 7 × 12/70 × 12 = 84/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   9/24 = 9 × 35/24 × 35 = 315/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/840 - 315/840 = 84 - 315/840 = -231/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/40

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