Answers

Subtract 45/70 from 48/16

1^st number: 3 0/16, 2^nd number: 45/70

48/16 - 45/70 is 33/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 70 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   48/16 = 48 × 35/16 × 35 = 1680/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
   45/70 = 45 × 8/70 × 8 = 360/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1680/560 - 360/560 = 1680 - 360/560 = 1320/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/14
6. In mixed form: 25/14

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