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Subtract 2/9 from 10/7

1^st number: 1 3/7, 2^nd number: 2/9

10/7 - 2/9 is 76/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 9 is 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
   10/7 = 10 × 9/7 × 9 = 90/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
   2/9 = 2 × 7/9 × 7 = 14/63
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   90/63 - 14/63 = 90 - 14/63 = 76/63
5. In mixed form: 113/63

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