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Subtract 2/70 from 40/96

40/96 - 2/70 is 163/420.

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,
   40/96 = 40 × 35/96 × 35 = 1400/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
   2/70 = 2 × 48/70 × 48 = 96/3360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1400/3360 - 96/3360 = 1400 - 96/3360 = 1304/3360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 163/420

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