Answers

Subtract 70/40 from 8/96

1^st number: 8/96, 2^nd number: 1 30/40

8/96 - 70/40 is -5/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 40 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   8/96 = 8 × 5/96 × 5 = 40/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
   70/40 = 70 × 12/40 × 12 = 840/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/480 - 840/480 = 40 - 840/480 = -800/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/3

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