Answers

Subtract 96/84 from 3/70

1^st number: 3/70, 2^nd number: 1 12/84

3/70 - 96/84 is -11/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   3/70 = 3 × 6/70 × 6 = 18/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   96/84 = 96 × 5/84 × 5 = 480/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/420 - 480/420 = 18 - 480/420 = -462/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/10

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