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Subtract 81/96 from 1/70

1/70 - 81/96 is -929/1120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 96 is 3360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
   1/70 = 1 × 48/70 × 48 = 48/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   81/96 = 81 × 35/96 × 35 = 2835/3360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/3360 - 2835/3360 = 48 - 2835/3360 = -2787/3360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -929/1120

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