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Subtract 45/63 from 70/15

1^st number: 4 10/15, 2^nd number: 45/63

70/15 - 45/63 is 83/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 63 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
   70/15 = 70 × 21/15 × 21 = 1470/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   45/63 = 45 × 5/63 × 5 = 225/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1470/315 - 225/315 = 1470 - 225/315 = 1245/315
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/21
6. In mixed form: 320/21

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