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Subtract 15/70 from 63/48

1^st number: 1 15/48, 2^nd number: 15/70

63/48 - 15/70 is 123/112.

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,
   63/48 = 63 × 35/48 × 35 = 2205/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
   15/70 = 15 × 24/70 × 24 = 360/1680
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2205/1680 - 360/1680 = 2205 - 360/1680 = 1845/1680
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 123/112
6. In mixed form: 111/112

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