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Subtract 8/70 from 1/48

1/48 - 8/70 is -157/1680.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 70 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
   1/48 = 1 × 35/48 × 35 = 35/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
   8/70 = 8 × 24/70 × 24 = 192/1680
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/1680 - 192/1680 = 35 - 192/1680 = -157/1680

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