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Subtract 25/70 from 3/96

3/96 - 25/70 is -73/224.

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,
   3/96 = 3 × 35/96 × 35 = 105/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
   25/70 = 25 × 48/70 × 48 = 1200/3360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/3360 - 1200/3360 = 105 - 1200/3360 = -1095/3360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -73/224

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