HT5622 my Icloud back up is full but it won't let me delete old back ups.  I don't want to buy more storage. how do I clear it out

My I cloud account will not let me delete old back ups.  All of this trouble started when I downloaded the Apple 701.1  I can't do anything.  Very frustrated!  I have restored my phone several times and I'm losing everything.  Not a happy customer right now.!

What happens when you try to delete old backups?

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