Answers

Subtract 56/24 from 70/4

1^st number: 17 2/4, 2^nd number: 2 8/24

70/4 - 56/24 is 91/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
   70/4 = 70 × 6/4 × 6 = 420/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   56/24 = 56 × 1/24 × 1 = 56/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/24 - 56/24 = 420 - 56/24 = 364/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/6
6. In mixed form: 151/6

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