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Subtract 5/70 from 42/35

1^st number: 1 7/35, 2^nd number: 5/70

42/35 - 5/70 is 79/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 70 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   42/35 = 42 × 2/35 × 2 = 84/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   5/70 = 5 × 1/70 × 1 = 5/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/70 - 5/70 = 84 - 5/70 = 79/70
5. In mixed form: 19/70

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