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Subtract 5/14 from 70/4

1st number: 17 2/4, 2nd number: 5/14

70/4 - 5/14 is 120/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 14 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
    70/4 = 70 × 7/4 × 7 = 490/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
    5/14 = 5 × 2/14 × 2 = 10/28
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    490/28 - 10/28 = 490 - 10/28 = 480/28
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 120/7
  6. In mixed form: 171/7

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