Answers

Subtract 56/9 from 1/70

1^st number: 1/70, 2^nd number: 6 2/9

1/70 - 56/9 is -3911/630.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 9 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   1/70 = 1 × 9/70 × 9 = 9/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
   56/9 = 56 × 70/9 × 70 = 3920/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   9/630 - 3920/630 = 9 - 3920/630 = -3911/630

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