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Subtract 70/75 from 21/4

1^st number: 5 1/4, 2^nd number: 70/75

21/4 - 70/75 is 259/60.

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,
   21/4 = 21 × 75/4 × 75 = 1575/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   70/75 = 70 × 4/75 × 4 = 280/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1575/300 - 280/300 = 1575 - 280/300 = 1295/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 259/60
6. In mixed form: 419/60

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