Answers

Subtract 35/30 from 70/24

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 1 5/30

70/24 - 35/30 is 7/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 30 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   70/24 = 70 × 5/24 × 5 = 350/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   35/30 = 35 × 4/30 × 4 = 140/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/120 - 140/120 = 350 - 140/120 = 210/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/4
6. In mixed form: 13/4

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