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Subtract 70/3 from 14/96

1^st number: 14/96, 2^nd number: 23 1/3

14/96 - 70/3 is -371/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 3 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   14/96 = 14 × 1/96 × 1 = 14/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
   70/3 = 70 × 32/3 × 32 = 2240/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/96 - 2240/96 = 14 - 2240/96 = -2226/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -371/16

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