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Subtract 72/80 from 8/70

8/70 - 72/80 is -11/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
   8/70 = 8 × 8/70 × 8 = 64/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   72/80 = 72 × 7/80 × 7 = 504/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   64/560 - 504/560 = 64 - 504/560 = -440/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/14

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