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Subtract 7/96 from 70/18

1^st number: 3 16/18, 2^nd number: 7/96

70/18 - 7/96 is 1099/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
   70/18 = 70 × 16/18 × 16 = 1120/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   7/96 = 7 × 3/96 × 3 = 21/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/288 - 21/288 = 1120 - 21/288 = 1099/288
5. In mixed form: 3235/288

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