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Subtract 8/45 from 9/70

9/70 - 8/45 is -31/630.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 45 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   9/70 = 9 × 9/70 × 9 = 81/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   8/45 = 8 × 14/45 × 14 = 112/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/630 - 112/630 = 81 - 112/630 = -31/630

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