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Subtract 15/80 from 70/36

1^st number: 1 34/36, 2^nd number: 15/80

70/36 - 15/80 is 253/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
   70/36 = 70 × 20/36 × 20 = 1400/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   15/80 = 15 × 9/80 × 9 = 135/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1400/720 - 135/720 = 1400 - 135/720 = 1265/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 253/144
6. In mixed form: 1109/144

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