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Subtract 4/20 from 48/35

1^st number: 1 13/35, 2^nd number: 4/20

48/35 - 4/20 is 41/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 20 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   48/35 = 48 × 4/35 × 4 = 192/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   4/20 = 4 × 7/20 × 7 = 28/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/140 - 28/140 = 192 - 28/140 = 164/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/35
6. In mixed form: 16/35

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