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Subtract 25/30 from 70/84

70/84 - 25/30 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 30 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   70/84 = 70 × 5/84 × 5 = 350/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
   25/30 = 25 × 14/30 × 14 = 350/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/420 - 350/420 = 350 - 350/420 = 0/420
5. The answer is 0

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