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Subtract 90/48 from 80/35

1^st number: 2 10/35, 2^nd number: 1 42/48

80/35 - 90/48 is 23/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
   80/35 = 80 × 48/35 × 48 = 3840/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
   90/48 = 90 × 35/48 × 35 = 3150/1680
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3840/1680 - 3150/1680 = 3840 - 3150/1680 = 690/1680
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/56

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