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Subtract 25/48 from 70/5

1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 25/48

70/5 - 25/48 is 647/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    70/5 = 70 × 48/5 × 48 = 3360/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    25/48 = 25 × 5/48 × 5 = 125/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3360/240 - 125/240 = 3360 - 125/240 = 3235/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 647/48
  6. In mixed form: 1323/48

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