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Subtract 42/50 from 70/24

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 42/50

70/24 - 42/50 is 623/300.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 50 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   70/24 = 70 × 25/24 × 25 = 1750/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
   42/50 = 42 × 12/50 × 12 = 504/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1750/600 - 504/600 = 1750 - 504/600 = 1246/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 623/300
6. In mixed form: 223/300

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