Answers

Subtract 6/40 from 70/4

1^st number: 17 2/4, 2^nd number: 6/40

70/4 - 6/40 is 347/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 40 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 10 = 40,
   70/4 = 70 × 10/4 × 10 = 700/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   6/40 = 6 × 1/40 × 1 = 6/40
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/40 - 6/40 = 700 - 6/40 = 694/40
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 347/20
6. In mixed form: 177/20

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