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Subtract 2/70 from 14/50

14/50 - 2/70 is 44/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   14/50 = 14 × 7/50 × 7 = 98/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   2/70 = 2 × 5/70 × 5 = 10/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/350 - 10/350 = 98 - 10/350 = 88/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/175

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