Answers

Subtract 70/96 from 56/28

1^st number: 2 0/28, 2^nd number: 70/96

56/28 - 70/96 is 61/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
   56/28 = 56 × 24/28 × 24 = 1344/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   70/96 = 70 × 7/96 × 7 = 490/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1344/672 - 490/672 = 1344 - 490/672 = 854/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/48
6. In mixed form: 113/48

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