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Subtract 63/48 from 70/2

1^st number: 35 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 15/48

70/2 - 63/48 is 539/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 24 = 48,
   70/2 = 70 × 24/2 × 24 = 1680/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   63/48 = 63 × 1/48 × 1 = 63/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1680/48 - 63/48 = 1680 - 63/48 = 1617/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 539/16
6. In mixed form: 3311/16

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