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Subtract 49/96 from 70/9

1^st number: 7 7/9, 2^nd number: 49/96

70/9 - 49/96 is 2093/288.

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,
   49/96 = 49 × 3/96 × 3 = 147/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2240/288 - 147/288 = 2240 - 147/288 = 2093/288
5. In mixed form: 777/288

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