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Subtract 56/80 from 70/15

1^st number: 4 10/15, 2^nd number: 56/80

70/15 - 56/80 is 119/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
   70/15 = 70 × 16/15 × 16 = 1120/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   56/80 = 56 × 3/80 × 3 = 168/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/240 - 168/240 = 1120 - 168/240 = 952/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/30
6. In mixed form: 329/30

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