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Subtract 9/56 from 36/70

36/70 - 9/56 is 99/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   36/70 = 36 × 4/70 × 4 = 144/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   9/56 = 9 × 5/56 × 5 = 45/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   144/280 - 45/280 = 144 - 45/280 = 99/280

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