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Subtract 49/70 from 25/36

25/36 - 49/70 is -1/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
   25/36 = 25 × 35/36 × 35 = 875/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
   49/70 = 49 × 18/70 × 18 = 882/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   875/1260 - 882/1260 = 875 - 882/1260 = -7/1260
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/180

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