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Subtract 5/70 from 6/9

6/9 - 5/70 is 25/42.

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,
   6/9 = 6 × 70/9 × 70 = 420/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   5/70 = 5 × 9/70 × 9 = 45/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/630 - 45/630 = 420 - 45/630 = 375/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/42

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