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Subtract 9/64 from 1/70

1/70 - 9/64 is -283/2240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 64 is 2240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
   1/70 = 1 × 32/70 × 32 = 32/2240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
   9/64 = 9 × 35/64 × 35 = 315/2240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/2240 - 315/2240 = 32 - 315/2240 = -283/2240

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