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Subtract 70/81 from 36/9

1^st number: 4 0/9, 2^nd number: 70/81

36/9 - 70/81 is 254/81.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 81 is 81
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 9 = 81,
   36/9 = 36 × 9/9 × 9 = 324/81
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
   70/81 = 70 × 1/81 × 1 = 70/81
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   324/81 - 70/81 = 324 - 70/81 = 254/81
5. In mixed form: 311/81

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