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Subtract 70/96 from 56/24

1^st number: 2 8/24, 2^nd number: 70/96

56/24 - 70/96 is 77/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
   56/24 = 56 × 4/24 × 4 = 224/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   70/96 = 70 × 1/96 × 1 = 70/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   224/96 - 70/96 = 224 - 70/96 = 154/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/48
6. In mixed form: 129/48

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