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Subtract 15/70 from 70/50

1^st number: 1 20/50, 2^nd number: 15/70

70/50 - 15/70 is 83/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   70/50 = 70 × 7/50 × 7 = 490/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   15/70 = 15 × 5/70 × 5 = 75/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/350 - 75/350 = 490 - 75/350 = 415/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/70
6. In mixed form: 113/70

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