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Subtract 4/9 from 70/75

70/75 - 4/9 is 22/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 9 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   70/75 = 70 × 3/75 × 3 = 210/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
   4/9 = 4 × 25/9 × 25 = 100/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/225 - 100/225 = 210 - 100/225 = 110/225
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/45

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