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Subtract 4/45 from 70/15

1^st number: 4 10/15, 2^nd number: 4/45

70/15 - 4/45 is 206/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
   70/15 = 70 × 3/15 × 3 = 210/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   4/45 = 4 × 1/45 × 1 = 4/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/45 - 4/45 = 210 - 4/45 = 206/45
5. In mixed form: 426/45

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