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Subtract 10/24 from 72/70

1^st number: 1 2/70, 2^nd number: 10/24

72/70 - 10/24 is 257/420.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 24 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
   72/70 = 72 × 12/70 × 12 = 864/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   10/24 = 10 × 35/24 × 35 = 350/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   864/840 - 350/840 = 864 - 350/840 = 514/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 257/420

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