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Subtract 35/48 from 10/8

1^st number: 1 2/8, 2^nd number: 35/48

10/8 - 35/48 is 25/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
   10/8 = 10 × 6/8 × 6 = 60/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   35/48 = 35 × 1/48 × 1 = 35/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/48 - 35/48 = 60 - 35/48 = 25/48

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