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Subtract 56/84 from 3/70

3/70 - 56/84 is -131/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   3/70 = 3 × 6/70 × 6 = 18/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   56/84 = 56 × 5/84 × 5 = 280/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/420 - 280/420 = 18 - 280/420 = -262/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/210

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