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Subtract 63/50 from 7/70

1^st number: 7/70, 2^nd number: 1 13/50

7/70 - 63/50 is -29/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   7/70 = 7 × 5/70 × 5 = 35/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   63/50 = 63 × 7/50 × 7 = 441/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/350 - 441/350 = 35 - 441/350 = -406/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/25

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