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Subtract 10/70 from 2/50

2/50 - 10/70 is -18/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   2/50 = 2 × 7/50 × 7 = 14/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   10/70 = 10 × 5/70 × 5 = 50/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/350 - 50/350 = 14 - 50/350 = -36/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -18/175

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