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Subtract 45/8 from 49/70

1^st number: 49/70, 2^nd number: 5 5/8

49/70 - 45/8 is -197/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 8 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   49/70 = 49 × 4/70 × 4 = 196/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
   45/8 = 45 × 35/8 × 35 = 1575/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/280 - 1575/280 = 196 - 1575/280 = -1379/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -197/40

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