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Subtract 8/70 from 49/30

1^st number: 1 19/30, 2^nd number: 8/70

49/30 - 8/70 is 319/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 70 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   49/30 = 49 × 7/30 × 7 = 343/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   8/70 = 8 × 3/70 × 3 = 24/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/210 - 24/210 = 343 - 24/210 = 319/210
5. In mixed form: 1109/210

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