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Subtract 14/70 from 24/96

24/96 - 14/70 is 1/20.

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,
   24/96 = 24 × 35/96 × 35 = 840/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
   14/70 = 14 × 48/70 × 48 = 672/3360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   840/3360 - 672/3360 = 840 - 672/3360 = 168/3360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/20

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