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Subtract 6/70 from 2/56

2/56 - 6/70 is -1/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   6/70 = 6 × 4/70 × 4 = 24/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/280 - 24/280 = 10 - 24/280 = -14/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/20

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