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Subtract 21/32 from 48/70

48/70 - 21/32 is 33/1120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 32 is 1120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
   48/70 = 48 × 16/70 × 16 = 768/1120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
   21/32 = 21 × 35/32 × 35 = 735/1120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   768/1120 - 735/1120 = 768 - 735/1120 = 33/1120

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