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Subtract 2/48 from 40/70

40/70 - 2/48 is 89/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 48 is 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
   40/70 = 40 × 24/70 × 24 = 960/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
   2/48 = 2 × 35/48 × 35 = 70/1680
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   960/1680 - 70/1680 = 960 - 70/1680 = 890/1680
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/168

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