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Subtract 16/25 from 10/9

1^st number: 1 1/9, 2^nd number: 16/25

10/9 - 16/25 is 106/225.

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,
   10/9 = 10 × 25/9 × 25 = 250/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   16/25 = 16 × 9/25 × 9 = 144/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/225 - 144/225 = 250 - 144/225 = 106/225

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