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Subtract 7/8 from 48/70

48/70 - 7/8 is -53/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 8 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   48/70 = 48 × 4/70 × 4 = 192/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
   7/8 = 7 × 35/8 × 35 = 245/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/280 - 245/280 = 192 - 245/280 = -53/280

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