Answers

Subtract 84/48 from 70/30

1^st number: 2 10/30, 2^nd number: 1 36/48

70/30 - 84/48 is 7/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   70/30 = 70 × 8/30 × 8 = 560/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   84/48 = 84 × 5/48 × 5 = 420/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/240 - 420/240 = 560 - 420/240 = 140/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/12

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