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Subtract 24/70 from 90/40

1^st number: 2 10/40, 2^nd number: 24/70

90/40 - 24/70 is 267/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   90/40 = 90 × 7/40 × 7 = 630/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   24/70 = 24 × 4/70 × 4 = 96/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/280 - 96/280 = 630 - 96/280 = 534/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 267/140
6. In mixed form: 1127/140

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