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Subtract 35/42 from 14/70

14/70 - 35/42 is -19/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   14/70 = 14 × 3/70 × 3 = 42/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   35/42 = 35 × 5/42 × 5 = 175/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/210 - 175/210 = 42 - 175/210 = -133/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/30

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