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Subtract 60/32 from 70/9

1^st number: 7 7/9, 2^nd number: 1 28/32

70/9 - 60/32 is 425/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 32 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
   70/9 = 70 × 32/9 × 32 = 2240/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   60/32 = 60 × 9/32 × 9 = 540/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2240/288 - 540/288 = 2240 - 540/288 = 1700/288
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 425/72
6. In mixed form: 565/72

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