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Subtract 4/24 from 90/70

1^st number: 1 20/70, 2^nd number: 4/24

90/70 - 4/24 is 47/42.

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,
   90/70 = 90 × 12/70 × 12 = 1080/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   4/24 = 4 × 35/24 × 35 = 140/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1080/840 - 140/840 = 1080 - 140/840 = 940/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/42
6. In mixed form: 15/42

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