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Subtract 49/6 from 2/70

1^st number: 2/70, 2^nd number: 8 1/6

2/70 - 49/6 is -1709/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 6 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   2/70 = 2 × 3/70 × 3 = 6/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
   49/6 = 49 × 35/6 × 35 = 1715/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/210 - 1715/210 = 6 - 1715/210 = -1709/210

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