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Subtract 1/9 from 5/70

5/70 - 1/9 is -5/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 9 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    5/70 = 5 × 9/70 × 9 = 45/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
    1/9 = 1 × 70/9 × 70 = 70/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    45/630 - 70/630 = 45 - 70/630 = -25/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/126

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