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Subtract 21/96 from 10/70

10/70 - 21/96 is -17/224.

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,
   10/70 = 10 × 48/70 × 48 = 480/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   21/96 = 21 × 35/96 × 35 = 735/3360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/3360 - 735/3360 = 480 - 735/3360 = -255/3360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/224

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