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Subtract 4/56 from 70/4

1^st number: 17 2/4, 2^nd number: 4/56

70/4 - 4/56 is 122/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 14 = 56,
   70/4 = 70 × 14/4 × 14 = 980/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   4/56 = 4 × 1/56 × 1 = 4/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   980/56 - 4/56 = 980 - 4/56 = 976/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 122/7
6. In mixed form: 173/7

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