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Subtract 49/70 from 84/24

1^st number: 3 12/24, 2^nd number: 49/70

84/24 - 49/70 is 14/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   84/24 = 84 × 35/24 × 35 = 2940/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
   49/70 = 49 × 12/70 × 12 = 588/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2940/840 - 588/840 = 2940 - 588/840 = 2352/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/5
6. In mixed form: 24/5

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