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Subtract 42/27 from 70/4

1^st number: 17 2/4, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

70/4 - 42/27 is 287/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 27 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
   70/4 = 70 × 27/4 × 27 = 1890/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   42/27 = 42 × 4/27 × 4 = 168/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1890/108 - 168/108 = 1890 - 168/108 = 1722/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 287/18
6. In mixed form: 1517/18

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