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Subtract 10/15 from 7/9

7/9 - 10/15 is 1/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 15 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   7/9 = 7 × 5/9 × 5 = 35/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
   10/15 = 10 × 3/15 × 3 = 30/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/45 - 30/45 = 35 - 30/45 = 5/45
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/9

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