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Subtract 5/70 from 6/30

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

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

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