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Subtract 7/4 from 64/9

1^st number: 7 1/9, 2^nd number: 1 3/4

64/9 - 7/4 is 193/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 4 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   64/9 = 64 × 4/9 × 4 = 256/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   7/4 = 7 × 9/4 × 9 = 63/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   256/36 - 63/36 = 256 - 63/36 = 193/36
5. In mixed form: 513/36

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