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Subtract 21/30 from 70/36

1^st number: 1 34/36, 2^nd number: 21/30

70/36 - 21/30 is 56/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   70/36 = 70 × 5/36 × 5 = 350/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
   21/30 = 21 × 6/30 × 6 = 126/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/180 - 126/180 = 350 - 126/180 = 224/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/45
6. In mixed form: 111/45

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