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Subtract 15/72 from 70/24

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 15/72

70/24 - 15/72 is 65/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   70/24 = 70 × 3/24 × 3 = 210/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   15/72 = 15 × 1/72 × 1 = 15/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/72 - 15/72 = 210 - 15/72 = 195/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/24
6. In mixed form: 217/24

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