Answers

Subtract 24/20 from 8/70

1^st number: 8/70, 2^nd number: 1 4/20

8/70 - 24/20 is -38/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 20 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   8/70 = 8 × 2/70 × 2 = 16/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   24/20 = 24 × 7/20 × 7 = 168/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   16/140 - 168/140 = 16 - 168/140 = -152/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/35

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