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Subtract 15/45 from 35/70

35/70 - 15/45 is 1/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 45 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   35/70 = 35 × 9/70 × 9 = 315/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   15/45 = 15 × 14/45 × 14 = 210/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/630 - 210/630 = 315 - 210/630 = 105/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/6

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