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Subtract 3/24 from 70/36

1^st number: 1 34/36, 2^nd number: 3/24

70/36 - 3/24 is 131/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 24 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   70/36 = 70 × 2/36 × 2 = 140/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   3/24 = 3 × 3/24 × 3 = 9/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/72 - 9/72 = 140 - 9/72 = 131/72
5. In mixed form: 159/72

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