Answers

Subtract 40/30 from 70/48

1^st number: 1 22/48, 2^nd number: 1 10/30

70/48 - 40/30 is 1/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 30 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 30 × 8 = 240,
   40/30 = 40 × 8/30 × 8 = 320/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/240 - 320/240 = 350 - 320/240 = 30/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/8

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