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Subtract 7/75 from 70/15

1^st number: 4 10/15, 2^nd number: 7/75

70/15 - 7/75 is 343/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
   70/15 = 70 × 5/15 × 5 = 350/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
   7/75 = 7 × 1/75 × 1 = 7/75
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/75 - 7/75 = 350 - 7/75 = 343/75
5. In mixed form: 443/75

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