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Subtract 70/9 from 4/35

1^st number: 4/35, 2^nd number: 7 7/9

4/35 - 70/9 is -2414/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 9 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   4/35 = 4 × 9/35 × 9 = 36/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
   70/9 = 70 × 35/9 × 35 = 2450/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   36/315 - 2450/315 = 36 - 2450/315 = -2414/315

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