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Subtract 49/96 from 70/3

1^st number: 23 1/3, 2^nd number: 49/96

70/3 - 49/96 is 2191/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
   70/3 = 70 × 32/3 × 32 = 2240/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   49/96 = 49 × 1/96 × 1 = 49/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2240/96 - 49/96 = 2240 - 49/96 = 2191/96
5. In mixed form: 2279/96

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