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Subtract 42/48 from 70/4

1^st number: 17 2/4, 2^nd number: 42/48

70/4 - 42/48 is 133/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
   70/4 = 70 × 12/4 × 12 = 840/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   42/48 = 42 × 1/48 × 1 = 42/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   840/48 - 42/48 = 840 - 42/48 = 798/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/8
6. In mixed form: 165/8

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