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Subtract 40/7 from 70/9

1^st number: 7 7/9, 2^nd number: 5 5/7

70/9 - 40/7 is 130/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 7 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
   70/9 = 70 × 7/9 × 7 = 490/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
   40/7 = 40 × 9/7 × 9 = 360/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/63 - 360/63 = 490 - 360/63 = 130/63
5. In mixed form: 24/63

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