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Subtract 1/50 from 70/45

1^st number: 1 25/45, 2^nd number: 1/50

70/45 - 1/50 is 691/450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
   70/45 = 70 × 10/45 × 10 = 700/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   1/50 = 1 × 9/50 × 9 = 9/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/450 - 9/450 = 700 - 9/450 = 691/450
5. In mixed form: 1241/450

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