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Subtract 27/49 from 6/70

6/70 - 27/49 is -114/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 49 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
   6/70 = 6 × 7/70 × 7 = 42/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
   27/49 = 27 × 10/49 × 10 = 270/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/490 - 270/490 = 42 - 270/490 = -228/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -114/245

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