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Subtract 3/70 from 45/35

1^st number: 1 10/35, 2^nd number: 3/70

45/35 - 3/70 is 87/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 70 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   45/35 = 45 × 2/35 × 2 = 90/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   3/70 = 3 × 1/70 × 1 = 3/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/70 - 3/70 = 90 - 3/70 = 87/70
5. In mixed form: 117/70

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