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Subtract 9/7 from 5/9

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

5/9 - 9/7 is -46/63.

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,
    5/9 = 5 × 7/9 × 7 = 35/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
    9/7 = 9 × 9/7 × 9 = 81/63
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    35/63 - 81/63 = 35 - 81/63 = -46/63

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