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Subtract 2/25 from 4/9

4/9 - 2/25 is 82/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
   4/9 = 4 × 25/9 × 25 = 100/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   2/25 = 2 × 9/25 × 9 = 18/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/225 - 18/225 = 100 - 18/225 = 82/225

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