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Subtract 49/96 from 72/70

1^st number: 1 2/70, 2^nd number: 49/96

72/70 - 49/96 is 1741/3360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 96 is 3360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
   72/70 = 72 × 48/70 × 48 = 3456/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   49/96 = 49 × 35/96 × 35 = 1715/3360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3456/3360 - 1715/3360 = 3456 - 1715/3360 = 1741/3360

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