Answers

Subtract 70/3 from 14/70

1^st number: 14/70, 2^nd number: 23 1/3

14/70 - 70/3 is -347/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 3 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 3 × 70 = 210,
   70/3 = 70 × 70/3 × 70 = 4900/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/210 - 4900/210 = 42 - 4900/210 = -4858/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -347/15

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