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Subtract 18/70 from 4/81

4/81 - 18/70 is -589/2835.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 70 is 5670
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5670
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 70 = 5670,
   4/81 = 4 × 70/81 × 70 = 280/5670
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 81 = 5670,
   18/70 = 18 × 81/70 × 81 = 1458/5670
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/5670 - 1458/5670 = 280 - 1458/5670 = -1178/5670
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -589/2835

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