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Subtract 20/35 from 70/48

1^st number: 1 22/48, 2^nd number: 20/35

70/48 - 20/35 is 149/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 35 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
   70/48 = 70 × 35/48 × 35 = 2450/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
   20/35 = 20 × 48/35 × 48 = 960/1680
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2450/1680 - 960/1680 = 2450 - 960/1680 = 1490/1680
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 149/168

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