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Subtract 70/49 from 70/18

1^st number: 3 16/18, 2^nd number: 1 21/49

70/18 - 70/49 is 155/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 49 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   70/18 = 70 × 49/18 × 49 = 3430/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
   70/49 = 70 × 18/49 × 18 = 1260/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3430/882 - 1260/882 = 3430 - 1260/882 = 2170/882
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 155/63
6. In mixed form: 229/63

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