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Subtract 45/70 from 7/5

1^st number: 1 2/5, 2^nd number: 45/70

7/5 - 45/70 is 53/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 70 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
   7/5 = 7 × 14/5 × 14 = 98/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   45/70 = 45 × 1/70 × 1 = 45/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/70 - 45/70 = 98 - 45/70 = 53/70

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