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Subtract 56/70 from 75/4

1^st number: 18 3/4, 2^nd number: 56/70

75/4 - 56/70 is 359/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 70 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 70 × 2 = 140,
   56/70 = 56 × 2/70 × 2 = 112/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2625/140 - 112/140 = 2625 - 112/140 = 2513/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 359/20
6. In mixed form: 1719/20

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