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Subtract 9/60 from 70/24

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 9/60

70/24 - 9/60 is 83/30.

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,
   9/60 = 9 × 2/60 × 2 = 18/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/120 - 18/120 = 350 - 18/120 = 332/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/30
6. In mixed form: 223/30

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