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Subtract 70/12 from 30/48

1^st number: 30/48, 2^nd number: 5 10/12

30/48 - 70/12 is -125/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 12 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   30/48 = 30 × 1/48 × 1 = 30/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   70/12 = 70 × 4/12 × 4 = 280/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/48 - 280/48 = 30 - 280/48 = -250/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -125/24

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