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Subtract 2/70 from 84/48

1^st number: 1 36/48, 2^nd number: 2/70

84/48 - 2/70 is 241/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 70 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
   84/48 = 84 × 35/48 × 35 = 2940/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
   2/70 = 2 × 24/70 × 24 = 48/1680
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2940/1680 - 48/1680 = 2940 - 48/1680 = 2892/1680
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 241/140
6. In mixed form: 1101/140

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