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Subtract 45/70 from 48/4

1^st number: 12 0/4, 2^nd number: 45/70

48/4 - 45/70 is 159/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
   48/4 = 48 × 35/4 × 35 = 1680/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   45/70 = 45 × 2/70 × 2 = 90/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1680/140 - 90/140 = 1680 - 90/140 = 1590/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 159/14
6. In mixed form: 115/14

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