Answers

Subtract 24/6 from 70/28

1^st number: 2 14/28, 2^nd number: 4 0/6

70/28 - 24/6 is -3/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 6 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   70/28 = 70 × 3/28 × 3 = 210/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   24/6 = 24 × 14/6 × 14 = 336/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/84 - 336/84 = 210 - 336/84 = -126/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/2

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