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Subtract 2/70 from 5/35

5/35 - 2/70 is 4/35.

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,
   5/35 = 5 × 2/35 × 2 = 10/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   2/70 = 2 × 1/70 × 1 = 2/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/70 - 2/70 = 10 - 2/70 = 8/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/35

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