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Subtract 25/14 from 7/70

1^st number: 7/70, 2^nd number: 1 11/14

7/70 - 25/14 is -59/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 14 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 14 × 5 = 70,
   25/14 = 25 × 5/14 × 5 = 125/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7/70 - 125/70 = 7 - 125/70 = -118/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/35

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