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Subtract 81/70 from 8/9

1^st number: 8/9, 2^nd number: 1 11/70

8/9 - 81/70 is -169/630.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 70 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
   8/9 = 8 × 70/9 × 70 = 560/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   81/70 = 81 × 9/70 × 9 = 729/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/630 - 729/630 = 560 - 729/630 = -169/630

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