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Subtract 2/70 from 49/10

1^st number: 4 9/10, 2^nd number: 2/70

49/10 - 2/70 is 341/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 70 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
   49/10 = 49 × 7/10 × 7 = 343/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   2/70 = 2 × 1/70 × 1 = 2/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/70 - 2/70 = 343 - 2/70 = 341/70
5. In mixed form: 461/70

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