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Subtract 40/49 from 70/48

1^st number: 1 22/48, 2^nd number: 40/49

70/48 - 40/49 is 755/1176.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
   70/48 = 70 × 49/48 × 49 = 3430/2352
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
   40/49 = 40 × 48/49 × 48 = 1920/2352
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3430/2352 - 1920/2352 = 3430 - 1920/2352 = 1510/2352
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 755/1176

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