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Subtract 75/5 from 30/70

1^st number: 30/70, 2^nd number: 15 0/5

30/70 - 75/5 is -102/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 5 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   30/70 = 30 × 1/70 × 1 = 30/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
   75/5 = 75 × 14/5 × 14 = 1050/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/70 - 1050/70 = 30 - 1050/70 = -1020/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -102/7

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