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Subtract 5/70 from 36/25

1^st number: 1 11/25, 2^nd number: 5/70

36/25 - 5/70 is 479/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 70 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
   36/25 = 36 × 14/25 × 14 = 504/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   5/70 = 5 × 5/70 × 5 = 25/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/350 - 25/350 = 504 - 25/350 = 479/350
5. In mixed form: 1129/350

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