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Subtract 3/84 from 70/6

1^st number: 11 4/6, 2^nd number: 3/84

70/6 - 3/84 is 977/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   70/6 = 70 × 14/6 × 14 = 980/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   3/84 = 3 × 1/84 × 1 = 3/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   980/84 - 3/84 = 980 - 3/84 = 977/84
5. In mixed form: 1153/84

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