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Subtract 75/35 from 1/70

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

1/70 - 75/35 is -149/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 35 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   1/70 = 1 × 1/70 × 1 = 1/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   75/35 = 75 × 2/35 × 2 = 150/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1/70 - 150/70 = 1 - 150/70 = -149/70

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