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Subtract 70/8 from 56/96

1^st number: 56/96, 2^nd number: 8 6/8

56/96 - 70/8 is -49/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 8 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   56/96 = 56 × 1/96 × 1 = 56/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
   70/8 = 70 × 12/8 × 12 = 840/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/96 - 840/96 = 56 - 840/96 = -784/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/6

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