Answers

Subtract 21/96 from 96/70

1^st number: 1 26/70, 2^nd number: 21/96

96/70 - 21/96 is 1291/1120.

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,
   96/70 = 96 × 48/70 × 48 = 4608/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   21/96 = 21 × 35/96 × 35 = 735/3360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4608/3360 - 735/3360 = 4608 - 735/3360 = 3873/3360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1291/1120
6. In mixed form: 1171/1120

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