Answers

Subtract 72/10 from 70/96

1^st number: 70/96, 2^nd number: 7 2/10

70/96 - 72/10 is -1553/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 10 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   70/96 = 70 × 5/96 × 5 = 350/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
   72/10 = 72 × 48/10 × 48 = 3456/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/480 - 3456/480 = 350 - 3456/480 = -3106/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1553/240

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