Answers

Subtract 70/40 from 56/48

1^st number: 1 8/48, 2^nd number: 1 30/40

56/48 - 70/40 is -7/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 40 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   56/48 = 56 × 5/48 × 5 = 280/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
   70/40 = 70 × 6/40 × 6 = 420/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/240 - 420/240 = 280 - 420/240 = -140/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/12

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