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Subtract 21/96 from 70/9

1^st number: 7 7/9, 2^nd number: 21/96

70/9 - 21/96 is 2177/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
   70/9 = 70 × 32/9 × 32 = 2240/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   21/96 = 21 × 3/96 × 3 = 63/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2240/288 - 63/288 = 2240 - 63/288 = 2177/288
5. In mixed form: 7161/288

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