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Subtract 70/75 from 7/30

7/30 - 70/75 is -7/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   7/30 = 7 × 5/30 × 5 = 35/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   70/75 = 70 × 2/75 × 2 = 140/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/150 - 140/150 = 35 - 140/150 = -105/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/10

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