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Subtract 25/72 from 70/4

1^st number: 17 2/4, 2^nd number: 25/72

70/4 - 25/72 is 1235/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
   70/4 = 70 × 18/4 × 18 = 1260/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   25/72 = 25 × 1/72 × 1 = 25/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1260/72 - 25/72 = 1260 - 25/72 = 1235/72
5. In mixed form: 1711/72

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