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Subtract 56/75 from 70/9

1^st number: 7 7/9, 2^nd number: 56/75

70/9 - 56/75 is 1582/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
   70/9 = 70 × 25/9 × 25 = 1750/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   56/75 = 56 × 3/75 × 3 = 168/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1750/225 - 168/225 = 1750 - 168/225 = 1582/225
5. In mixed form: 77/225

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