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Subtract 15/70 from 40/25

1^st number: 1 15/25, 2^nd number: 15/70

40/25 - 15/70 is 97/70.

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,
   40/25 = 40 × 14/25 × 14 = 560/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   15/70 = 15 × 5/70 × 5 = 75/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/350 - 75/350 = 560 - 75/350 = 485/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/70
6. In mixed form: 127/70

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