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Subtract 30/45 from 70/48

1^st number: 1 22/48, 2^nd number: 30/45

70/48 - 30/45 is 19/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 45 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   70/48 = 70 × 15/48 × 15 = 1050/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   30/45 = 30 × 16/45 × 16 = 480/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/720 - 480/720 = 1050 - 480/720 = 570/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/24

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