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Subtract 8/70 from 14/5

1^st number: 2 4/5, 2^nd number: 8/70

14/5 - 8/70 is 94/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 70 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
   14/5 = 14 × 14/5 × 14 = 196/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   8/70 = 8 × 1/70 × 1 = 8/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/70 - 8/70 = 196 - 8/70 = 188/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 94/35
6. In mixed form: 224/35

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