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Subtract 21/96 from 70/50

1^st number: 1 20/50, 2^nd number: 21/96

70/50 - 21/96 is 189/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
   70/50 = 70 × 48/50 × 48 = 3360/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   21/96 = 21 × 25/96 × 25 = 525/2400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3360/2400 - 525/2400 = 3360 - 525/2400 = 2835/2400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/160
6. In mixed form: 129/160

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