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Subtract 70/9 from 32/15

1^st number: 2 2/15, 2^nd number: 7 7/9

32/15 - 70/9 is -254/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
   32/15 = 32 × 3/15 × 3 = 96/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   70/9 = 70 × 5/9 × 5 = 350/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/45 - 350/45 = 96 - 350/45 = -254/45

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