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Subtract 8/60 from 70/48

1^st number: 1 22/48, 2^nd number: 8/60

70/48 - 8/60 is 53/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 60 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 60 × 4 = 240,
   8/60 = 8 × 4/60 × 4 = 32/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/240 - 32/240 = 350 - 32/240 = 318/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/40
6. In mixed form: 113/40

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