Answers

Subtract 35/70 from 48/25

1^st number: 1 23/25, 2^nd number: 35/70

48/25 - 35/70 is 71/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 70 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
   48/25 = 48 × 14/25 × 14 = 672/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   35/70 = 35 × 5/70 × 5 = 175/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   672/350 - 175/350 = 672 - 175/350 = 497/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/50
6. In mixed form: 121/50

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