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Subtract 25/9 from 7/5

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

7/5 - 25/9 is -62/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   7/5 = 7 × 9/5 × 9 = 63/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   25/9 = 25 × 5/9 × 5 = 125/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/45 - 125/45 = 63 - 125/45 = -62/45

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