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Subtract 9/14 from 25/70

25/70 - 9/14 is -2/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 14 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 14 × 5 = 70,
   9/14 = 9 × 5/14 × 5 = 45/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/70 - 45/70 = 25 - 45/70 = -20/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/7

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