Answers

Subtract 25/70 from 42/6

1^st number: 7 0/6, 2^nd number: 25/70

42/6 - 25/70 is 93/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
   42/6 = 42 × 35/6 × 35 = 1470/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   25/70 = 25 × 3/70 × 3 = 75/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1470/210 - 75/210 = 1470 - 75/210 = 1395/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 93/14
6. In mixed form: 69/14

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