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Subtract 1/96 from 70/4

1^st number: 17 2/4, 2^nd number: 1/96

70/4 - 1/96 is 1679/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
   70/4 = 70 × 24/4 × 24 = 1680/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   1/96 = 1 × 1/96 × 1 = 1/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1680/96 - 1/96 = 1680 - 1/96 = 1679/96
5. In mixed form: 1747/96

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