Answers

Subtract 60/70 from 48/30

1^st number: 1 18/30, 2^nd number: 60/70

48/30 - 60/70 is 26/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 70 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   48/30 = 48 × 7/30 × 7 = 336/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   60/70 = 60 × 3/70 × 3 = 180/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/210 - 180/210 = 336 - 180/210 = 156/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/35

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