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Subtract 6/30 from 5/70

5/70 - 6/30 is -9/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 30 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   5/70 = 5 × 3/70 × 3 = 15/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   6/30 = 6 × 7/30 × 7 = 42/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/210 - 42/210 = 15 - 42/210 = -27/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/70

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