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Subtract 10/70 from 20/10

1^st number: 2 0/10, 2^nd number: 10/70

20/10 - 10/70 is 13/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 70 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
   20/10 = 20 × 7/10 × 7 = 140/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   10/70 = 10 × 1/70 × 1 = 10/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/70 - 10/70 = 140 - 10/70 = 130/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/7
6. In mixed form: 16/7

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