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Subtract 70/3 from 7/90

1^st number: 7/90, 2^nd number: 23 1/3

7/90 - 70/3 is -2093/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 3 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   7/90 = 7 × 1/90 × 1 = 7/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
   70/3 = 70 × 30/3 × 30 = 2100/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7/90 - 2100/90 = 7 - 2100/90 = -2093/90

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