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Subtract 5/48 from 70/90

70/90 - 5/48 is 97/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 48 is 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
   70/90 = 70 × 8/90 × 8 = 560/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   5/48 = 5 × 15/48 × 15 = 75/720
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   560/720 - 75/720 = 560 - 75/720 = 485/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/144

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