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Subtract 6/70 from 1/96

1/96 - 6/70 is -253/3360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 70 is 3360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   1/96 = 1 × 35/96 × 35 = 35/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
   6/70 = 6 × 48/70 × 48 = 288/3360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/3360 - 288/3360 = 35 - 288/3360 = -253/3360

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