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Subtract 28/48 from 70/25

1^st number: 2 20/25, 2^nd number: 28/48

70/25 - 28/48 is 133/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 48 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
   70/25 = 70 × 48/25 × 48 = 3360/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   28/48 = 28 × 25/48 × 25 = 700/1200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3360/1200 - 700/1200 = 3360 - 700/1200 = 2660/1200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/60
6. In mixed form: 213/60

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