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Subtract 7/9 from 3/8

3/8 - 7/9 is -29/72.

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,
   3/8 = 3 × 9/8 × 9 = 27/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   7/9 = 7 × 8/9 × 8 = 56/72
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   27/72 - 56/72 = 27 - 56/72 = -29/72

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