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Subtract 25/4 from 9/70

1^st number: 9/70, 2^nd number: 6 1/4

9/70 - 25/4 is -857/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 4 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   9/70 = 9 × 2/70 × 2 = 18/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
   25/4 = 25 × 35/4 × 35 = 875/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/140 - 875/140 = 18 - 875/140 = -857/140

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