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Subtract 5/49 from 70/21

1^st number: 3 7/21, 2^nd number: 5/49

70/21 - 5/49 is 475/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 49 is 147
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 7 = 147,
   70/21 = 70 × 7/21 × 7 = 490/147
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
   5/49 = 5 × 3/49 × 3 = 15/147
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/147 - 15/147 = 490 - 15/147 = 475/147
5. In mixed form: 334/147

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