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Subtract 24/70 from 45/4

1^st number: 11 1/4, 2^nd number: 24/70

45/4 - 24/70 is 1527/140.

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,
   45/4 = 45 × 35/4 × 35 = 1575/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   24/70 = 24 × 2/70 × 2 = 48/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1575/140 - 48/140 = 1575 - 48/140 = 1527/140
5. In mixed form: 10127/140

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