Answers

Subtract 21/96 from 70/10

1^st number: 7 0/10, 2^nd number: 21/96

70/10 - 21/96 is 217/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
   70/10 = 70 × 48/10 × 48 = 3360/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   21/96 = 21 × 5/96 × 5 = 105/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3360/480 - 105/480 = 3360 - 105/480 = 3255/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 217/32
6. In mixed form: 625/32

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