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Subtract 84/10 from 25/70

1^st number: 25/70, 2^nd number: 8 4/10

25/70 - 84/10 is -563/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 10 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   25/70 = 25 × 1/70 × 1 = 25/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
   84/10 = 84 × 7/10 × 7 = 588/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/70 - 588/70 = 25 - 588/70 = -563/70

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