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Subtract 5/36 from 3/70

3/70 - 5/36 is -121/1260.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 36 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
   3/70 = 3 × 18/70 × 18 = 54/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
   5/36 = 5 × 35/36 × 35 = 175/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/1260 - 175/1260 = 54 - 175/1260 = -121/1260

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