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Subtract 75/70 from 70/6

1^st number: 11 4/6, 2^nd number: 1 5/70

70/6 - 75/70 is 445/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
   70/6 = 70 × 35/6 × 35 = 2450/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   75/70 = 75 × 3/70 × 3 = 225/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2450/210 - 225/210 = 2450 - 225/210 = 2225/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 445/42
6. In mixed form: 1025/42

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