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Subtract 3/48 from 70/60

1^st number: 1 10/60, 2^nd number: 3/48

70/60 - 3/48 is 53/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   70/60 = 70 × 4/60 × 4 = 280/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   3/48 = 3 × 5/48 × 5 = 15/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/240 - 15/240 = 280 - 15/240 = 265/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/48
6. In mixed form: 15/48

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