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Subtract 70/96 from 35/21

1^st number: 1 14/21, 2^nd number: 70/96

35/21 - 70/96 is 15/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
   35/21 = 35 × 32/21 × 32 = 1120/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   70/96 = 70 × 7/96 × 7 = 490/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/672 - 490/672 = 1120 - 490/672 = 630/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/16

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