Answers

Subtract 54/84 from 70/6

1^st number: 11 4/6, 2^nd number: 54/84

70/6 - 54/84 is 463/42.

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,
   54/84 = 54 × 1/84 × 1 = 54/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   980/84 - 54/84 = 980 - 54/84 = 926/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 463/42
6. In mixed form: 111/42

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