Answers

Subtract 70/20 from 2/96

1^st number: 2/96, 2^nd number: 3 10/20

2/96 - 70/20 is -167/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 20 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   2/96 = 2 × 5/96 × 5 = 10/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
   70/20 = 70 × 24/20 × 24 = 1680/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/480 - 1680/480 = 10 - 1680/480 = -1670/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -167/48

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