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Subtract 28/70 from 70/96

70/96 - 28/70 is 79/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 70 is 3360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   70/96 = 70 × 35/96 × 35 = 2450/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
   28/70 = 28 × 48/70 × 48 = 1344/3360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2450/3360 - 1344/3360 = 2450 - 1344/3360 = 1106/3360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/240

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