Answers

Subtract 25/84 from 70/24

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 25/84

70/24 - 25/84 is 55/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 84 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 84 × 2 = 168,
   25/84 = 25 × 2/84 × 2 = 50/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/168 - 50/168 = 490 - 50/168 = 440/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/21
6. In mixed form: 213/21

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