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Subtract 21/48 from 70/10

1^st number: 7 0/10, 2^nd number: 21/48

70/10 - 21/48 is 105/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
   70/10 = 70 × 24/10 × 24 = 1680/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   21/48 = 21 × 5/48 × 5 = 105/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1680/240 - 105/240 = 1680 - 105/240 = 1575/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 105/16
6. In mixed form: 69/16

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