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Subtract 5/24 from 70/35

1^st number: 2 0/35, 2^nd number: 5/24

70/35 - 5/24 is 43/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
   70/35 = 70 × 24/35 × 24 = 1680/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   5/24 = 5 × 35/24 × 35 = 175/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1680/840 - 175/840 = 1680 - 175/840 = 1505/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/24
6. In mixed form: 119/24

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