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Subtract 70/24 from 8/84

1^st number: 8/84, 2^nd number: 2 22/24

8/84 - 70/24 is -79/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   8/84 = 8 × 2/84 × 2 = 16/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   70/24 = 70 × 7/24 × 7 = 490/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   16/168 - 490/168 = 16 - 490/168 = -474/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/28

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