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Subtract 63/48 from 70/20

1^st number: 3 10/20, 2^nd number: 1 15/48

70/20 - 63/48 is 35/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
   70/20 = 70 × 12/20 × 12 = 840/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   63/48 = 63 × 5/48 × 5 = 315/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   840/240 - 315/240 = 840 - 315/240 = 525/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/16
6. In mixed form: 23/16

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