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Subtract 72/5 from 25/9

1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 14 2/5

25/9 - 72/5 is -523/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 5 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    25/9 = 25 × 5/9 × 5 = 125/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    72/5 = 72 × 9/5 × 9 = 648/45
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    125/45 - 648/45 = 125 - 648/45 = -523/45

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