Answers

Subtract 70/56 from 56/96

1^st number: 56/96, 2^nd number: 1 14/56

56/96 - 70/56 is -2/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 56 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   56/96 = 56 × 7/96 × 7 = 392/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
   70/56 = 70 × 12/56 × 12 = 840/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/672 - 840/672 = 392 - 840/672 = -448/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/3

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