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Subtract 9/24 from 70/56

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 9/24

70/56 - 9/24 is 7/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   70/56 = 70 × 3/56 × 3 = 210/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   9/24 = 9 × 7/24 × 7 = 63/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/168 - 63/168 = 210 - 63/168 = 147/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/8

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