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Subtract 7/9 from 1/8

1/8 - 7/9 is -47/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   1/8 = 1 × 9/8 × 9 = 9/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   7/9 = 7 × 8/9 × 8 = 56/72
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   9/72 - 56/72 = 9 - 56/72 = -47/72

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