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Subtract 7/96 from 70/12

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 7/96

70/12 - 7/96 is 553/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
   70/12 = 70 × 8/12 × 8 = 560/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   7/96 = 7 × 1/96 × 1 = 7/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/96 - 7/96 = 560 - 7/96 = 553/96
5. In mixed form: 573/96

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