Answers

Subtract 84/30 from 70/96

1^st number: 70/96, 2^nd number: 2 24/30

70/96 - 84/30 is -497/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 30 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 30 × 16 = 480,
   84/30 = 84 × 16/30 × 16 = 1344/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/480 - 1344/480 = 350 - 1344/480 = -994/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -497/240

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