Answers

Subtract 70/80 from 96/70

1^st number: 1 26/70, 2^nd number: 70/80

96/70 - 70/80 is 139/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
   96/70 = 96 × 8/70 × 8 = 768/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   70/80 = 70 × 7/80 × 7 = 490/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   768/560 - 490/560 = 768 - 490/560 = 278/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/280

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