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Subtract 1/70 from 25/48

25/48 - 1/70 is 851/1680.

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,
   25/48 = 25 × 35/48 × 35 = 875/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
   1/70 = 1 × 24/70 × 24 = 24/1680
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   875/1680 - 24/1680 = 875 - 24/1680 = 851/1680

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