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Subtract 70/25 from 70/4

1^st number: 17 2/4, 2^nd number: 2 20/25

70/4 - 70/25 is 147/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 25 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
   70/4 = 70 × 25/4 × 25 = 1750/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
   70/25 = 70 × 4/25 × 4 = 280/100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1750/100 - 280/100 = 1750 - 280/100 = 1470/100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/10
6. In mixed form: 147/10

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