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Subtract 70/84 from 70/5

1^st number: 14 0/5, 2^nd number: 70/84

70/5 - 70/84 is 79/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
   70/5 = 70 × 84/5 × 84 = 5880/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   70/84 = 70 × 5/84 × 5 = 350/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5880/420 - 350/420 = 5880 - 350/420 = 5530/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/6
6. In mixed form: 131/6

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