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Subtract 7/70 from 90/24

1^st number: 3 18/24, 2^nd number: 7/70

90/24 - 7/70 is 73/20.

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,
   90/24 = 90 × 35/24 × 35 = 3150/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
   7/70 = 7 × 12/70 × 12 = 84/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3150/840 - 84/840 = 3150 - 84/840 = 3066/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/20
6. In mixed form: 313/20

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