Answers

Subtract 25/8 from 70/48

1^st number: 1 22/48, 2^nd number: 3 1/8

70/48 - 25/8 is -5/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 8 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   70/48 = 70 × 1/48 × 1 = 70/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
   25/8 = 25 × 6/8 × 6 = 150/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/48 - 150/48 = 70 - 150/48 = -80/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/3

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