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Subtract 1/35 from 70/45

1^st number: 1 25/45, 2^nd number: 1/35

70/45 - 1/35 is 481/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 35 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   70/45 = 70 × 7/45 × 7 = 490/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   1/35 = 1 × 9/35 × 9 = 9/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/315 - 9/315 = 490 - 9/315 = 481/315
5. In mixed form: 1166/315

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