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Subtract 2/35 from 14/70

14/70 - 2/35 is 1/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 35 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   14/70 = 14 × 1/70 × 1 = 14/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   2/35 = 2 × 2/35 × 2 = 4/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/70 - 4/70 = 14 - 4/70 = 10/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/7

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