Answers

Subtract 63/96 from 48/70

48/70 - 63/96 is 33/1120.

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,
   48/70 = 48 × 48/70 × 48 = 2304/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   63/96 = 63 × 35/96 × 35 = 2205/3360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2304/3360 - 2205/3360 = 2304 - 2205/3360 = 99/3360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/1120

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