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Subtract 7/9 from 25/64

25/64 - 7/9 is -223/576.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 9 is 576
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
   25/64 = 25 × 9/64 × 9 = 225/576
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
   7/9 = 7 × 64/9 × 64 = 448/576
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/576 - 448/576 = 225 - 448/576 = -223/576

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