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Subtract 6/7 from 70/4

1st number: 17 2/4, 2nd number: 6/7

70/4 - 6/7 is 233/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 7 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 7 × 4 = 28,
    6/7 = 6 × 4/7 × 4 = 24/28
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    490/28 - 24/28 = 490 - 24/28 = 466/28
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 233/14
  6. In mixed form: 169/14

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