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Subtract 50/14 from 7/70

1^st number: 7/70, 2^nd number: 3 8/14

7/70 - 50/14 is -243/70.

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,
   50/14 = 50 × 5/14 × 5 = 250/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7/70 - 250/70 = 7 - 250/70 = -243/70

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