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Subtract 60/70 from 70/24

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 60/70

70/24 - 60/70 is 173/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   70/24 = 70 × 35/24 × 35 = 2450/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
   60/70 = 60 × 12/70 × 12 = 720/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2450/840 - 720/840 = 2450 - 720/840 = 1730/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/84
6. In mixed form: 25/84

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