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Subtract 15/25 from 70/36

1^st number: 1 34/36, 2^nd number: 15/25

70/36 - 15/25 is 121/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   70/36 = 70 × 25/36 × 25 = 1750/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
   15/25 = 15 × 36/25 × 36 = 540/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1750/900 - 540/900 = 1750 - 540/900 = 1210/900
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/90
6. In mixed form: 131/90

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