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Subtract 5/48 from 70/35

1^st number: 2 0/35, 2^nd number: 5/48

70/35 - 5/48 is 91/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
   70/35 = 70 × 48/35 × 48 = 3360/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
   5/48 = 5 × 35/48 × 35 = 175/1680
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3360/1680 - 175/1680 = 3360 - 175/1680 = 3185/1680
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/48
6. In mixed form: 143/48

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