Answers

Subtract 70/36 from 60/48

1^st number: 1 12/48, 2^nd number: 1 34/36

60/48 - 70/36 is -25/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 36 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   60/48 = 60 × 3/48 × 3 = 180/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
   70/36 = 70 × 4/36 × 4 = 280/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/144 - 280/144 = 180 - 280/144 = -100/144
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/36

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