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Subtract 7/30 from 70/45

1^st number: 1 25/45, 2^nd number: 7/30

70/45 - 7/30 is 119/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 30 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   70/45 = 70 × 2/45 × 2 = 140/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   7/30 = 7 × 3/30 × 3 = 21/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/90 - 21/90 = 140 - 21/90 = 119/90
5. In mixed form: 129/90

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