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Subtract 45/14 from 48/35

1^st number: 1 13/35, 2^nd number: 3 3/14

48/35 - 45/14 is -129/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 14 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   48/35 = 48 × 2/35 × 2 = 96/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
   45/14 = 45 × 5/14 × 5 = 225/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/70 - 225/70 = 96 - 225/70 = -129/70

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