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Subtract 14/96 from 70/36

1^st number: 1 34/36, 2^nd number: 14/96

70/36 - 14/96 is 259/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
   70/36 = 70 × 8/36 × 8 = 560/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   14/96 = 14 × 3/96 × 3 = 42/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/288 - 42/288 = 560 - 42/288 = 518/288
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 259/144
6. In mixed form: 1115/144

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