Answers

Subtract 40/9 from 10/70

1^st number: 10/70, 2^nd number: 4 4/9

10/70 - 40/9 is -271/63.

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,
   10/70 = 10 × 9/70 × 9 = 90/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
   40/9 = 40 × 70/9 × 70 = 2800/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/630 - 2800/630 = 90 - 2800/630 = -2710/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -271/63

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