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Subtract 35/96 from 70/15

1^st number: 4 10/15, 2^nd number: 35/96

70/15 - 35/96 is 413/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
   70/15 = 70 × 32/15 × 32 = 2240/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   35/96 = 35 × 5/96 × 5 = 175/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2240/480 - 175/480 = 2240 - 175/480 = 2065/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 413/96
6. In mixed form: 429/96

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