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Subtract 70/48 from 42/5

1^st number: 8 2/5, 2^nd number: 1 22/48

42/5 - 70/48 is 833/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
   42/5 = 42 × 48/5 × 48 = 2016/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   70/48 = 70 × 5/48 × 5 = 350/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2016/240 - 350/240 = 2016 - 350/240 = 1666/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 833/120
6. In mixed form: 6113/120

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