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Subtract 6/21 from 70/4

1^st number: 17 2/4, 2^nd number: 6/21

70/4 - 6/21 is 241/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 21 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   70/4 = 70 × 21/4 × 21 = 1470/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
   6/21 = 6 × 4/21 × 4 = 24/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1470/84 - 24/84 = 1470 - 24/84 = 1446/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 241/14
6. In mixed form: 173/14

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