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Subtract 70/9 from 5/56

1^st number: 5/56, 2^nd number: 7 7/9

5/56 - 70/9 is -3875/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 9 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   5/56 = 5 × 9/56 × 9 = 45/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
   70/9 = 70 × 56/9 × 56 = 3920/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/504 - 3920/504 = 45 - 3920/504 = -3875/504

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