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Subtract 25/9 from 14/15

1^st number: 14/15, 2^nd number: 2 7/9

14/15 - 25/9 is -83/45.

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,
   14/15 = 14 × 3/15 × 3 = 42/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   25/9 = 25 × 5/9 × 5 = 125/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/45 - 125/45 = 42 - 125/45 = -83/45

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