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Subtract 32/5 from 6/70

1^st number: 6/70, 2^nd number: 6 2/5

6/70 - 32/5 is -221/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 5 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   6/70 = 6 × 1/70 × 1 = 6/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
   32/5 = 32 × 14/5 × 14 = 448/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/70 - 448/70 = 6 - 448/70 = -442/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -221/35

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