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Subtract 70/30 from 70/4

1^st number: 17 2/4, 2^nd number: 2 10/30

70/4 - 70/30 is 91/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 30 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   70/4 = 70 × 15/4 × 15 = 1050/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   70/30 = 70 × 2/30 × 2 = 140/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/60 - 140/60 = 1050 - 140/60 = 910/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/6
6. In mixed form: 151/6

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