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Subtract 24/45 from 70/24

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 24/45

70/24 - 24/45 is 143/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   70/24 = 70 × 15/24 × 15 = 1050/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   24/45 = 24 × 8/45 × 8 = 192/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/360 - 192/360 = 1050 - 192/360 = 858/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/60
6. In mixed form: 223/60

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