Answers

Subtract 70/84 from 70/18

1^st number: 3 16/18, 2^nd number: 70/84

70/18 - 70/84 is 55/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 84 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
   70/18 = 70 × 14/18 × 14 = 980/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   70/84 = 70 × 3/84 × 3 = 210/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   980/252 - 210/252 = 980 - 210/252 = 770/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/18
6. In mixed form: 31/18

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