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Subtract 10/28 from 70/45

1^st number: 1 25/45, 2^nd number: 10/28

70/45 - 10/28 is 151/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 28 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
   70/45 = 70 × 28/45 × 28 = 1960/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
   10/28 = 10 × 45/28 × 45 = 450/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1960/1260 - 450/1260 = 1960 - 450/1260 = 1510/1260
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/126
6. In mixed form: 125/126

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