Answers

Subtract 18/96 from 84/70

1^st number: 1 14/70, 2^nd number: 18/96

84/70 - 18/96 is 81/80.

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,
   84/70 = 84 × 48/70 × 48 = 4032/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   18/96 = 18 × 35/96 × 35 = 630/3360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4032/3360 - 630/3360 = 4032 - 630/3360 = 3402/3360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/80
6. In mixed form: 11/80

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