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Subtract 70/81 from 60/9

1^st number: 6 6/9, 2^nd number: 70/81

60/9 - 70/81 is 470/81.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 81 is 81
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 9 = 81,
   60/9 = 60 × 9/9 × 9 = 540/81
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
   70/81 = 70 × 1/81 × 1 = 70/81
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/81 - 70/81 = 540 - 70/81 = 470/81
5. In mixed form: 565/81

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