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Subtract 3/20 from 35/48

35/48 - 3/20 is 139/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 20 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 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,
   3/20 = 3 × 12/20 × 12 = 36/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/240 - 36/240 = 175 - 36/240 = 139/240

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