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Subtract 15/28 from 36/70

36/70 - 15/28 is -3/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 28 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   36/70 = 36 × 2/70 × 2 = 72/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   15/28 = 15 × 5/28 × 5 = 75/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   72/140 - 75/140 = 72 - 75/140 = -3/140

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