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Subtract 70/96 from 60/4

1^st number: 15 0/4, 2^nd number: 70/96

60/4 - 70/96 is 685/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
   60/4 = 60 × 24/4 × 24 = 1440/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   70/96 = 70 × 1/96 × 1 = 70/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1440/96 - 70/96 = 1440 - 70/96 = 1370/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 685/48
6. In mixed form: 1413/48

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