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Subtract 70/84 from 56/96

56/96 - 70/84 is -1/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 84 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 84 × 8 = 672,
   70/84 = 70 × 8/84 × 8 = 560/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/672 - 560/672 = 392 - 560/672 = -168/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4

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