Answers

Subtract 70/49 from 45/3

1^st number: 15 0/3, 2^nd number: 1 21/49

45/3 - 70/49 is 95/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 49 is 147
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
   45/3 = 45 × 49/3 × 49 = 2205/147
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
   70/49 = 70 × 3/49 × 3 = 210/147
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2205/147 - 210/147 = 2205 - 210/147 = 1995/147
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/7
6. In mixed form: 134/7

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