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Subtract 84/25 from 5/70

1^st number: 5/70, 2^nd number: 3 9/25

5/70 - 84/25 is -1151/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 25 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   5/70 = 5 × 5/70 × 5 = 25/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
   84/25 = 84 × 14/25 × 14 = 1176/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/350 - 1176/350 = 25 - 1176/350 = -1151/350

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