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Subtract 72/49 from 70/15

1^st number: 4 10/15, 2^nd number: 1 23/49

70/15 - 72/49 is 470/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 49 is 735
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 735
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 49 = 735,
   70/15 = 70 × 49/15 × 49 = 3430/735
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
   72/49 = 72 × 15/49 × 15 = 1080/735
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3430/735 - 1080/735 = 3430 - 1080/735 = 2350/735
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 470/147
6. In mixed form: 329/147

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