Answers

Subtract 80/7 from 70/24

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 11 3/7

70/24 - 80/7 is -715/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 7 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   70/24 = 70 × 7/24 × 7 = 490/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
   80/7 = 80 × 24/7 × 24 = 1920/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/168 - 1920/168 = 490 - 1920/168 = -1430/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -715/84

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