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Subtract 70/3 from 10/30

1^st number: 10/30, 2^nd number: 23 1/3

10/30 - 70/3 is -23/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 3 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   10/30 = 10 × 1/30 × 1 = 10/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
   70/3 = 70 × 10/3 × 10 = 700/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/30 - 700/30 = 10 - 700/30 = -690/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/1

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