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Subtract 10/9 from 25/32

1^st number: 25/32, 2^nd number: 1 1/9

25/32 - 10/9 is -95/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 9 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   25/32 = 25 × 9/32 × 9 = 225/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
   10/9 = 10 × 32/9 × 32 = 320/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/288 - 320/288 = 225 - 320/288 = -95/288

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