Answers

Subtract 35/28 from 70/24

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 1 7/28

70/24 - 35/28 is 5/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 28 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 28 × 6 = 168,
   35/28 = 35 × 6/28 × 6 = 210/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/168 - 210/168 = 490 - 210/168 = 280/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
6. In mixed form: 12/3

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