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Subtract 42/60 from 70/24

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 42/60

70/24 - 42/60 is 133/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 60 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 60 × 2 = 120,
   42/60 = 42 × 2/60 × 2 = 84/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/120 - 84/120 = 350 - 84/120 = 266/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/60
6. In mixed form: 213/60

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