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Subtract 25/70 from 1/2

1/2 - 25/70 is 1/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 70 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
   1/2 = 1 × 35/2 × 35 = 35/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   25/70 = 25 × 1/70 × 1 = 25/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/70 - 25/70 = 35 - 25/70 = 10/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/7

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