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Subtract 3/81 from 2/70

2/70 - 3/81 is -8/945.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 81 is 5670
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5670
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 81 = 5670,
   2/70 = 2 × 81/70 × 81 = 162/5670
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 70 = 5670,
   3/81 = 3 × 70/81 × 70 = 210/5670
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   162/5670 - 210/5670 = 162 - 210/5670 = -48/5670
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/945

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