Answers

Subtract 45/70 from 96/24

1^st number: 4 0/24, 2^nd number: 45/70

96/24 - 45/70 is 47/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   96/24 = 96 × 35/24 × 35 = 3360/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
   45/70 = 45 × 12/70 × 12 = 540/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3360/840 - 540/840 = 3360 - 540/840 = 2820/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/14
6. In mixed form: 35/14

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