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Subtract 2/70 from 5/50

5/50 - 2/70 is 1/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   5/50 = 5 × 7/50 × 7 = 35/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   2/70 = 2 × 5/70 × 5 = 10/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/350 - 10/350 = 35 - 10/350 = 25/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/14

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