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Subtract 7/70 from 2/81

2/81 - 7/70 is -61/810.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 70 is 5670
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5670
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 70 = 5670,
   2/81 = 2 × 70/81 × 70 = 140/5670
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 81 = 5670,
   7/70 = 7 × 81/70 × 81 = 567/5670
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/5670 - 567/5670 = 140 - 567/5670 = -427/5670
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/810

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