Answers

Subtract 70/35 from 48/6

1^st number: 8 0/6, 2^nd number: 2 0/35

48/6 - 70/35 is 6/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 35 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
   48/6 = 48 × 35/6 × 35 = 1680/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   70/35 = 70 × 6/35 × 6 = 420/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1680/210 - 420/210 = 1680 - 420/210 = 1260/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/1

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