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Subtract 45/70 from 70/18

1^st number: 3 16/18, 2^nd number: 45/70

70/18 - 45/70 is 409/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 70 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
   70/18 = 70 × 35/18 × 35 = 2450/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   45/70 = 45 × 9/70 × 9 = 405/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2450/630 - 405/630 = 2450 - 405/630 = 2045/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 409/126
6. In mixed form: 331/126

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