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Subtract 56/35 from 75/4

1^st number: 18 3/4, 2^nd number: 1 21/35

75/4 - 56/35 is 343/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
   75/4 = 75 × 35/4 × 35 = 2625/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   56/35 = 56 × 4/35 × 4 = 224/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2625/140 - 224/140 = 2625 - 224/140 = 2401/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 343/20
6. In mixed form: 173/20

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