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Subtract 3/70 from 40/9

1^st number: 4 4/9, 2^nd number: 3/70

40/9 - 3/70 is 2773/630.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 70 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
   40/9 = 40 × 70/9 × 70 = 2800/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   3/70 = 3 × 9/70 × 9 = 27/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2800/630 - 27/630 = 2800 - 27/630 = 2773/630
5. In mixed form: 4253/630

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