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Subtract 25/30 from 70/49

1^st number: 1 21/49, 2^nd number: 25/30

70/49 - 25/30 is 25/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 30 is 1470
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
   70/49 = 70 × 30/49 × 30 = 2100/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
   25/30 = 25 × 49/30 × 49 = 1225/1470
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2100/1470 - 1225/1470 = 2100 - 1225/1470 = 875/1470
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/42

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