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Subtract 3/14 from 70/42

1^st number: 1 28/42, 2^nd number: 3/14

70/42 - 3/14 is 61/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 14 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   70/42 = 70 × 1/42 × 1 = 70/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
   3/14 = 3 × 3/14 × 3 = 9/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/42 - 9/42 = 70 - 9/42 = 61/42
5. In mixed form: 119/42

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