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Subtract 8/70 from 42/4

1^st number: 10 2/4, 2^nd number: 8/70

42/4 - 8/70 is 727/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
   42/4 = 42 × 35/4 × 35 = 1470/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   8/70 = 8 × 2/70 × 2 = 16/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1470/140 - 16/140 = 1470 - 16/140 = 1454/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 727/70
6. In mixed form: 1027/70

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