Answers

Subtract 70/96 from 72/84

72/84 - 70/96 is 43/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
   72/84 = 72 × 8/84 × 8 = 576/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   70/96 = 70 × 7/96 × 7 = 490/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   576/672 - 490/672 = 576 - 490/672 = 86/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/336

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