Answers

Subtract 70/5 from 49/9

1^st number: 5 4/9, 2^nd number: 14 0/5

49/9 - 70/5 is -77/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 5 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   49/9 = 49 × 5/9 × 5 = 245/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   70/5 = 70 × 9/5 × 9 = 630/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/45 - 630/45 = 245 - 630/45 = -385/45
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -77/9

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