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Subtract 15/70 from 4/35

4/35 - 15/70 is -1/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 70 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   4/35 = 4 × 2/35 × 2 = 8/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   15/70 = 15 × 1/70 × 1 = 15/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/70 - 15/70 = 8 - 15/70 = -7/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/10

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