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Subtract 7/32 from 25/9

1^st number: 2 7/9, 2^nd number: 7/32

25/9 - 7/32 is 737/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 32 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
   25/9 = 25 × 32/9 × 32 = 800/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   7/32 = 7 × 9/32 × 9 = 63/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   800/288 - 63/288 = 800 - 63/288 = 737/288
5. In mixed form: 2161/288

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