Answers

Subtract 48/24 from 9/70

1^st number: 9/70, 2^nd number: 2 0/24

9/70 - 48/24 is -131/70.

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,
   9/70 = 9 × 12/70 × 12 = 108/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   48/24 = 48 × 35/24 × 35 = 1680/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   108/840 - 1680/840 = 108 - 1680/840 = -1572/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/70

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