Answers

Subtract 14/7 from 25/9

1^st number: 2 7/9, 2^nd number: 2 0/7

25/9 - 14/7 is 7/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 7 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
   25/9 = 25 × 7/9 × 7 = 175/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
   14/7 = 14 × 9/7 × 9 = 126/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/63 - 126/63 = 175 - 126/63 = 49/63
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/9

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