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Subtract 7/70 from 42/96

42/96 - 7/70 is 27/80.

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,
   42/96 = 42 × 35/96 × 35 = 1470/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
   7/70 = 7 × 48/70 × 48 = 336/3360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1470/3360 - 336/3360 = 1470 - 336/3360 = 1134/3360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/80

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