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Subtract 25/70 from 2/9

2/9 - 25/70 is -17/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 70 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
   2/9 = 2 × 70/9 × 70 = 140/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   25/70 = 25 × 9/70 × 9 = 225/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/630 - 225/630 = 140 - 225/630 = -85/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/126

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