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Subtract 14/5 from 18/70

1^st number: 18/70, 2^nd number: 2 4/5

18/70 - 14/5 is -89/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 5 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   18/70 = 18 × 1/70 × 1 = 18/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
   14/5 = 14 × 14/5 × 14 = 196/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/70 - 196/70 = 18 - 196/70 = -178/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/35

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