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Subtract 7/80 from 70/9

1^st number: 7 7/9, 2^nd number: 7/80

70/9 - 7/80 is 5537/720.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
   70/9 = 70 × 80/9 × 80 = 5600/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   7/80 = 7 × 9/80 × 9 = 63/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5600/720 - 63/720 = 5600 - 63/720 = 5537/720
5. In mixed form: 7497/720

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