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Subtract 35/48 from 70/5

1^st number: 14 0/5, 2^nd number: 35/48

70/5 - 35/48 is 637/48.

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,
   35/48 = 35 × 5/48 × 5 = 175/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3360/240 - 175/240 = 3360 - 175/240 = 3185/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 637/48
6. In mixed form: 1313/48

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