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Subtract 35/48 from 70/3

1^st number: 23 1/3, 2^nd number: 35/48

70/3 - 35/48 is 1085/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
   70/3 = 70 × 16/3 × 16 = 1120/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   35/48 = 35 × 1/48 × 1 = 35/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/48 - 35/48 = 1120 - 35/48 = 1085/48
5. In mixed form: 2229/48

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