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Subtract 45/48 from 70/9

1^st number: 7 7/9, 2^nd number: 45/48

70/9 - 45/48 is 985/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
   70/9 = 70 × 16/9 × 16 = 1120/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   45/48 = 45 × 3/48 × 3 = 135/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/144 - 135/144 = 1120 - 135/144 = 985/144
5. In mixed form: 6121/144

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