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Subtract 9/7 from 25/9

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

25/9 - 9/7 is 94/63.

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,
   9/7 = 9 × 9/7 × 9 = 81/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/63 - 81/63 = 175 - 81/63 = 94/63
5. In mixed form: 131/63

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