Answers

Subtract 35/7 from 70/48

1^st number: 1 22/48, 2^nd number: 5 0/7

70/48 - 35/7 is -85/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 7 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   70/48 = 70 × 7/48 × 7 = 490/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
   35/7 = 35 × 48/7 × 48 = 1680/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/336 - 1680/336 = 490 - 1680/336 = -1190/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -85/24

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