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Subtract 15/49 from 70/45

1^st number: 1 25/45, 2^nd number: 15/49

70/45 - 15/49 is 551/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
   70/45 = 70 × 49/45 × 49 = 3430/2205
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
   15/49 = 15 × 45/49 × 45 = 675/2205
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3430/2205 - 675/2205 = 3430 - 675/2205 = 2755/2205
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 551/441
6. In mixed form: 1110/441

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