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Subtract 70/9 from 5/4

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

5/4 - 70/9 is -235/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   5/4 = 5 × 9/4 × 9 = 45/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   70/9 = 70 × 4/9 × 4 = 280/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/36 - 280/36 = 45 - 280/36 = -235/36

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