Answers

Subtract 40/14 from 2/70

1^st number: 2/70, 2^nd number: 2 12/14

2/70 - 40/14 is -99/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 14 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   2/70 = 2 × 1/70 × 1 = 2/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
   40/14 = 40 × 5/14 × 5 = 200/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2/70 - 200/70 = 2 - 200/70 = -198/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -99/35

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