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Subtract 15/50 from 70/18

1^st number: 3 16/18, 2^nd number: 15/50

70/18 - 15/50 is 323/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   70/18 = 70 × 25/18 × 25 = 1750/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   15/50 = 15 × 9/50 × 9 = 135/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1750/450 - 135/450 = 1750 - 135/450 = 1615/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 323/90
6. In mixed form: 353/90

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