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Subtract 12/40 from 70/48

1^st number: 1 22/48, 2^nd number: 12/40

70/48 - 12/40 is 139/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 40 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   70/48 = 70 × 5/48 × 5 = 350/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
   12/40 = 12 × 6/40 × 6 = 72/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/240 - 72/240 = 350 - 72/240 = 278/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/120
6. In mixed form: 119/120

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