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Subtract 9/16 from 25/7

1^st number: 3 4/7, 2^nd number: 9/16

25/7 - 9/16 is 337/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
   25/7 = 25 × 16/7 × 16 = 400/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   9/16 = 9 × 7/16 × 7 = 63/112
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   400/112 - 63/112 = 400 - 63/112 = 337/112
5. In mixed form: 31/112

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