Answers

Subtract 25/12 from 70/24

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 2 1/12

70/24 - 25/12 is 5/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 12 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 12 × 2 = 24,
   25/12 = 25 × 2/12 × 2 = 50/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/24 - 50/24 = 70 - 50/24 = 20/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/6

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