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Subtract 64/9 from 10/15

1^st number: 10/15, 2^nd number: 7 1/9

10/15 - 64/9 is -58/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
   10/15 = 10 × 3/15 × 3 = 30/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   64/9 = 64 × 5/9 × 5 = 320/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/45 - 320/45 = 30 - 320/45 = -290/45
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -58/9

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