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Subtract 63/14 from 35/70

1^st number: 35/70, 2^nd number: 4 7/14

35/70 - 63/14 is -4/1.

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,
   35/70 = 35 × 1/70 × 1 = 35/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
   63/14 = 63 × 5/14 × 5 = 315/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/70 - 315/70 = 35 - 315/70 = -280/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/1

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