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Subtract 70/75 from 14/4

1^st number: 3 2/4, 2^nd number: 70/75

14/4 - 70/75 is 77/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
   14/4 = 14 × 75/4 × 75 = 1050/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   70/75 = 70 × 4/75 × 4 = 280/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/300 - 280/300 = 1050 - 280/300 = 770/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/30
6. In mixed form: 217/30

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