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Subtract 72/5 from 10/9

1^st number: 1 1/9, 2^nd number: 14 2/5

10/9 - 72/5 is -598/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 5 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   10/9 = 10 × 5/9 × 5 = 50/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   72/5 = 72 × 9/5 × 9 = 648/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/45 - 648/45 = 50 - 648/45 = -598/45

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