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Subtract 81/70 from 10/2

1^st number: 5 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 11/70

10/2 - 81/70 is 269/70.

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,
   10/2 = 10 × 35/2 × 35 = 350/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   81/70 = 81 × 1/70 × 1 = 81/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/70 - 81/70 = 350 - 81/70 = 269/70
5. In mixed form: 359/70

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