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Subtract 16/7 from 10/9

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

10/9 - 16/7 is -74/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 7 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
   10/9 = 10 × 7/9 × 7 = 70/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
   16/7 = 16 × 9/7 × 9 = 144/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/63 - 144/63 = 70 - 144/63 = -74/63

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