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Subtract 40/70 from 40/9

1^st number: 4 4/9, 2^nd number: 40/70

40/9 - 40/70 is 244/63.

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,
   40/70 = 40 × 9/70 × 9 = 360/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2800/630 - 360/630 = 2800 - 360/630 = 2440/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 244/63
6. In mixed form: 355/63

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