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Subtract 40/63 from 70/96

70/96 - 40/63 is 95/1008.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 63 is 2016
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
   70/96 = 70 × 21/96 × 21 = 1470/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   40/63 = 40 × 32/63 × 32 = 1280/2016
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1470/2016 - 1280/2016 = 1470 - 1280/2016 = 190/2016
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/1008

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