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Subtract 70/3 from 35/42

1^st number: 35/42, 2^nd number: 23 1/3

35/42 - 70/3 is -45/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 3 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   35/42 = 35 × 1/42 × 1 = 35/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
   70/3 = 70 × 14/3 × 14 = 980/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/42 - 980/42 = 35 - 980/42 = -945/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -45/2

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