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Subtract 10/35 from 7/70

7/70 - 10/35 is -13/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 35 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    7/70 = 7 × 1/70 × 1 = 7/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    10/35 = 10 × 2/35 × 2 = 20/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    7/70 - 20/70 = 7 - 20/70 = -13/70

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