Answers

Subtract 75/70 from 5/14

1^st number: 5/14, 2^nd number: 1 5/70

5/14 - 75/70 is -5/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 70 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
   5/14 = 5 × 5/14 × 5 = 25/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   75/70 = 75 × 1/70 × 1 = 75/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/70 - 75/70 = 25 - 75/70 = -50/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/7

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