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Subtract 18/56 from 5/70

5/70 - 18/56 is -1/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   5/70 = 5 × 4/70 × 4 = 20/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   18/56 = 18 × 5/56 × 5 = 90/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/280 - 90/280 = 20 - 90/280 = -70/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4

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