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Subtract 14/96 from 35/70

35/70 - 14/96 is 17/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 96 is 3360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
   35/70 = 35 × 48/70 × 48 = 1680/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   14/96 = 14 × 35/96 × 35 = 490/3360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1680/3360 - 490/3360 = 1680 - 490/3360 = 1190/3360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/48

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