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Subtract 84/56 from 8/70

1^st number: 8/70, 2^nd number: 1 28/56

8/70 - 84/56 is -97/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 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 56 × 5 = 280,
   84/56 = 84 × 5/56 × 5 = 420/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/280 - 420/280 = 32 - 420/280 = -388/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/70

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