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Subtract 25/16 from 14/9

1^st number: 1 5/9, 2^nd number: 1 9/16

14/9 - 25/16 is -1/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 16 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
   14/9 = 14 × 16/9 × 16 = 224/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   25/16 = 25 × 9/16 × 9 = 225/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   224/144 - 225/144 = 224 - 225/144 = -1/144

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