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Subtract 70/8 from 40/48

1^st number: 40/48, 2^nd number: 8 6/8

40/48 - 70/8 is -95/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 8 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   40/48 = 40 × 1/48 × 1 = 40/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
   70/8 = 70 × 6/8 × 6 = 420/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/48 - 420/48 = 40 - 420/48 = -380/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -95/12

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