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Subtract 25/70 from 6/50

6/50 - 25/70 is -83/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   6/50 = 6 × 7/50 × 7 = 42/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   25/70 = 25 × 5/70 × 5 = 125/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/350 - 125/350 = 42 - 125/350 = -83/350

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