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Subtract 14/9 from 25/42

1^st number: 25/42, 2^nd number: 1 5/9

25/42 - 14/9 is -121/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 9 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   25/42 = 25 × 3/42 × 3 = 75/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
   14/9 = 14 × 14/9 × 14 = 196/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/126 - 196/126 = 75 - 196/126 = -121/126

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