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Subtract 80/49 from 70/24

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 1 31/49

70/24 - 80/49 is 755/588.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 49 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   70/24 = 70 × 49/24 × 49 = 3430/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
   80/49 = 80 × 24/49 × 24 = 1920/1176
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3430/1176 - 1920/1176 = 3430 - 1920/1176 = 1510/1176
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 755/588
6. In mixed form: 1167/588

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