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Subtract 7/9 from 9/30

9/30 - 7/9 is -43/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 9 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   9/30 = 9 × 3/30 × 3 = 27/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
   7/9 = 7 × 10/9 × 10 = 70/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   27/90 - 70/90 = 27 - 70/90 = -43/90

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