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Subtract 2/70 from 2/36

2/36 - 2/70 is 17/630.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
   2/36 = 2 × 35/36 × 35 = 70/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
   2/70 = 2 × 18/70 × 18 = 36/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/1260 - 36/1260 = 70 - 36/1260 = 34/1260
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/630

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