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Subtract 7/64 from 25/9

1^st number: 2 7/9, 2^nd number: 7/64

25/9 - 7/64 is 1537/576.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 64 is 576
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
   25/9 = 25 × 64/9 × 64 = 1600/576
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
   7/64 = 7 × 9/64 × 9 = 63/576
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1600/576 - 63/576 = 1600 - 63/576 = 1537/576
5. In mixed form: 2385/576

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