Add or subtract as indicated.
-$$\frac { 9 } { 14 } - \frac { 8 } { 35 }$$
A) $\frac { 1 } { 70 }$
B) $\frac { 29 } { 490 }$
C) $\frac { 29 } { 70 }$
D) $\frac { 37 } { 70 }$

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To subtract the fractions, find a common denominator. The least common multiple of 14 and 35 is 70. Convert each fraction: $\frac{9}{14} = \frac{45}{70}$ and $\frac{8}{35} = \frac{16}{70}$. Subtract: $\frac{45}{70} - \frac{16}{70} = \frac{29}{70}$.

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Add or Subtract as Indicated $\frac { 9 } { 14 } - \frac { 8 } { 35 }$