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Subtract 6/81 from 70/4

1^st number: 17 2/4, 2^nd number: 6/81

70/4 - 6/81 is 941/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 81 is 324
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
   70/4 = 70 × 81/4 × 81 = 5670/324
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
   6/81 = 6 × 4/81 × 4 = 24/324
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5670/324 - 24/324 = 5670 - 24/324 = 5646/324
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 941/54
6. In mixed form: 1723/54

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