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Subtract 10/70 from 25/50

25/50 - 10/70 is 5/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   25/50 = 25 × 7/50 × 7 = 175/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   10/70 = 10 × 5/70 × 5 = 50/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/350 - 50/350 = 175 - 50/350 = 125/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/14

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