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Subtract 1/48 from 1/70

1/70 - 1/48 is -11/1680.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 48 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
   1/70 = 1 × 24/70 × 24 = 24/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
   1/48 = 1 × 35/48 × 35 = 35/1680
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/1680 - 35/1680 = 24 - 35/1680 = -11/1680

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