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Subtract 70/15 from 14/18

1^st number: 14/18, 2^nd number: 4 10/15

14/18 - 70/15 is -35/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 15 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   14/18 = 14 × 5/18 × 5 = 70/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
   70/15 = 70 × 6/15 × 6 = 420/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/90 - 420/90 = 70 - 420/90 = -350/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/9

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