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Subtract 35/40 from 8/70

8/70 - 35/40 is -213/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 40 is 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   8/70 = 8 × 4/70 × 4 = 32/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   35/40 = 35 × 7/40 × 7 = 245/280
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   32/280 - 245/280 = 32 - 245/280 = -213/280

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