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Subtract 12/4 from 70/24

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 3 0/4

70/24 - 12/4 is -1/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 4 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   70/24 = 70 × 1/24 × 1 = 70/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
   12/4 = 12 × 6/4 × 6 = 72/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/24 - 72/24 = 70 - 72/24 = -2/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/12

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