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Subtract 25/42 from 70/24

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 25/42

70/24 - 25/42 is 65/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 42 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   70/24 = 70 × 7/24 × 7 = 490/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   25/42 = 25 × 4/42 × 4 = 100/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/168 - 100/168 = 490 - 100/168 = 390/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/28
6. In mixed form: 29/28

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