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Subtract 10/35 from 49/70

49/70 - 10/35 is 29/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 35 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   49/70 = 49 × 1/70 × 1 = 49/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   10/35 = 10 × 2/35 × 2 = 20/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/70 - 20/70 = 49 - 20/70 = 29/70

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