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Subtract 9/50 from 70/6

1^st number: 11 4/6, 2^nd number: 9/50

70/6 - 9/50 is 1723/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   70/6 = 70 × 25/6 × 25 = 1750/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   9/50 = 9 × 3/50 × 3 = 27/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1750/150 - 27/150 = 1750 - 27/150 = 1723/150
5. In mixed form: 1173/150

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