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Subtract 1/35 from 70/15

1^st number: 4 10/15, 2^nd number: 1/35

70/15 - 1/35 is 487/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 35 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
   70/15 = 70 × 7/15 × 7 = 490/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
   1/35 = 1 × 3/35 × 3 = 3/105
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/105 - 3/105 = 490 - 3/105 = 487/105
5. In mixed form: 467/105

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