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Subtract 70/35 from 20/96

1^st number: 20/96, 2^nd number: 2 0/35

20/96 - 70/35 is -43/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 35 is 3360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   20/96 = 20 × 35/96 × 35 = 700/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
   70/35 = 70 × 96/35 × 96 = 6720/3360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/3360 - 6720/3360 = 700 - 6720/3360 = -6020/3360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/24

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