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Subtract 6/45 from 70/25

1^st number: 2 20/25, 2^nd number: 6/45

70/25 - 6/45 is 8/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   70/25 = 70 × 9/25 × 9 = 630/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   6/45 = 6 × 5/45 × 5 = 30/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/225 - 30/225 = 630 - 30/225 = 600/225
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
6. In mixed form: 22/3

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