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Subtract 45/70 from 8/25

8/25 - 45/70 is -113/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 70 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
   8/25 = 8 × 14/25 × 14 = 112/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   45/70 = 45 × 5/70 × 5 = 225/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/350 - 225/350 = 112 - 225/350 = -113/350

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