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Subtract 5/18 from 6/70

6/70 - 5/18 is -121/630.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 18 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   6/70 = 6 × 9/70 × 9 = 54/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
   5/18 = 5 × 35/18 × 35 = 175/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/630 - 175/630 = 54 - 175/630 = -121/630

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