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Subtract 35/70 from 6/50

6/50 - 35/70 is -19/50.

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,
   35/70 = 35 × 5/70 × 5 = 175/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/350 - 175/350 = 42 - 175/350 = -133/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/50

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