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Subtract 70/48 from 15/49

1^st number: 15/49, 2^nd number: 1 22/48

15/49 - 70/48 is -1355/1176.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
   15/49 = 15 × 48/49 × 48 = 720/2352
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
   70/48 = 70 × 49/48 × 49 = 3430/2352
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   720/2352 - 3430/2352 = 720 - 3430/2352 = -2710/2352
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1355/1176

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