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Subtract 2/20 from 35/48

35/48 - 2/20 is 151/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 20 is 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   35/48 = 35 × 5/48 × 5 = 175/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
   2/20 = 2 × 12/20 × 12 = 24/240
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   175/240 - 24/240 = 175 - 24/240 = 151/240

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