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Subtract 15/50 from 70/72

70/72 - 15/50 is 121/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 50 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   70/72 = 70 × 25/72 × 25 = 1750/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
   15/50 = 15 × 36/50 × 36 = 540/1800
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1750/1800 - 540/1800 = 1750 - 540/1800 = 1210/1800
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/180

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