Answers

Subtract 70/48 from 70/40

1^st number: 1 30/40, 2^nd number: 1 22/48

70/40 - 70/48 is 7/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
   70/40 = 70 × 6/40 × 6 = 420/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   70/48 = 70 × 5/48 × 5 = 350/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/240 - 350/240 = 420 - 350/240 = 70/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/24

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