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Subtract 9/70 from 9/8

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

9/8 - 9/70 is 279/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
   9/8 = 9 × 35/8 × 35 = 315/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   9/70 = 9 × 4/70 × 4 = 36/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/280 - 36/280 = 315 - 36/280 = 279/280

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