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Subtract 70/15 from 14/45

1^st number: 14/45, 2^nd number: 4 10/15

14/45 - 70/15 is -196/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 15 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   14/45 = 14 × 1/45 × 1 = 14/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
   70/15 = 70 × 3/15 × 3 = 210/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/45 - 210/45 = 14 - 210/45 = -196/45

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