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Subtract 7/80 from 5/70

5/70 - 7/80 is -9/560.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
   5/70 = 5 × 8/70 × 8 = 40/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   7/80 = 7 × 7/80 × 7 = 49/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/560 - 49/560 = 40 - 49/560 = -9/560

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