Answers

Subtract 70/9 from 1/75

1^st number: 1/75, 2^nd number: 7 7/9

1/75 - 70/9 is -1747/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 9 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   1/75 = 1 × 3/75 × 3 = 3/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
   70/9 = 70 × 25/9 × 25 = 1750/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3/225 - 1750/225 = 3 - 1750/225 = -1747/225

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