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Subtract 14/70 from 60/48

1^st number: 1 12/48, 2^nd number: 14/70

60/48 - 14/70 is 21/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 70 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
   60/48 = 60 × 35/48 × 35 = 2100/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
   14/70 = 14 × 24/70 × 24 = 336/1680
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2100/1680 - 336/1680 = 2100 - 336/1680 = 1764/1680
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/20
6. In mixed form: 11/20

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