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Subtract 27/14 from 10/70

1^st number: 10/70, 2^nd number: 1 13/14

10/70 - 27/14 is -25/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 14 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   10/70 = 10 × 1/70 × 1 = 10/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
   27/14 = 27 × 5/14 × 5 = 135/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/70 - 135/70 = 10 - 135/70 = -125/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/14

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